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PALMER – Sus, Dale and big brothers, Jack and Sam, very proudly welcomed Ali Mary into their family on May 9, 2013. Ali is a grand daughter for (Alice) Jenny and Rod Clibborn, Methven; and Mary and Wayne Palmer, Wanaka.

Thanks again to our LMC team of Violet Clapham, Linda Philp and Jacqui Wylie and to the staff at Ashburton Maternity for their five star plus care.

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TIPPING, Owen Russell – Passed away Wednesday, May 15. A brave and courageous man to the end.

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By Jonathan Leask Another stellar season on the greens had Allenton bowler Sandra Keith take out the top honour at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards last night.

For the second year-in-a-row Keith received the top honour at the awards night at the hotel Ashburton.

After former rugby league international and professional boxer Monty Betham handed over the trophy, Keith praised the calibre of nominees on show.

“I’m pretty honoured to receive this but to all you other nominees you’re winners too and it’s great to see so many success stories in wee Mid Canterbury,” Keith said.

One of the biggest success stories of the past year was Keith

becoming a world champion.

Keith won the top award last year after picking up her first national title in what was then her best season, but in the past 12 months she has had an even better season.

Keith started the summer by winning the World Champion of Champions Singles in Cyprus.

“To win a New Zealand title last year was awesome and to get a chance to win a world title was pretty great. To pull it off was amazing.

“But to be able do it you have to have some good people behind you and I have been fortunate enough to have that support.”

She returned a world champion but that was only the start.

Keith then won her second national title winning the New Zealand pairs alongside Dunsandel clubmate Serena Matthews at the New

Zealand National Championships, but she was unable to defend her singles title and lost the four finals with Keith giving special thanks to Matthews who “I wouldn’t have half of what I have without her”.

The wins on the green kept rolling in and her strong summer earned her selection into the New Zealand Black Jacks, where she made her debut in the trans-Tasman Test Series in March.

Then last night the world champion, national title holder and New Zealand representative got another accolade, getting back-to-back sportsperson of the year awards.

“It’s been a big year but things can only get bigger as I have chance to compete at the Commonwealth Games next year and that’s the next goal.”

Keith was the winner on the night but as she stated the night hon-

oured all of the top achievers and showed sport in Mid Canterbury’s level of achievement with the number and variety of athletes on display.

The junior sportsperson of the year was cyclist Alex Hooper, coach of the year was swim coach Carl Gordon, with senior official going to referee Kevin Opele and junior official netball umpire Livvie Kennedy.

The Mid Canterbury senior men’s hockey team were senior team of the year with the Ashburton College girls’ under 17 rowing double of Kate Hayman and Georgia Lysaght the junior team.

The final award of the night, the Robilliard Trophy for Services to Sport, was given to croquet’s Raylene Phillips.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MIDDLETON, Errol Claude – Julie and family would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their love and support following the recent sad loss of our much loved Errol. To the many who visited, sent flowers and cards, provided meals and baking we thank you for your kindness. Our special thanks to Doctor McGettigan and the staff at the Methven Medical Centre, the fantastic team of District Nurses especially Tracey and Hillary, and the nurses of Ward One, Ashburton Hospital for your care of Errol during his illness. To Reverend Mike Keith who conducted Errol’s service and to the many who attended, we thank you for your support and kind words, they were a great comfort to us as a family. As we have received so many cards and messages please accept this as our personal thank you to all. Errol will always be remembered as a unique and special character and will be sadly missed.

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Quake surprise Cantabrians have been advised to check on friends and neighbours, after the first strong earthquake to rock Christchurch in months.

No reports of injuries or emergency calls were received after the magnitude 4.1 quake yesterday afternoon.

The quake was located 25km south-west of Christchurch, near Darfield, at a depth of 7km.

GeoNet gave the tremor a 5 rating for Mercalli Intensity - the power with which it was felt on the earth’s surface.

St John South Island Communications Advisor Ian Henderson said the first sizeable quake felt in Canterbury for some time may have come as a surprise or shock to some.

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touch with each other and check on their friends, family and neighbours, especially people who are on their own.”

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Another said: “A wobble and a bit of noise ... first one I’ve felt in months ... I actually said a rude word!”

On Twitter, Amy Bowie wrote: “I was asleep and it woke me up! Bed was going side to side like a jelly”.

GeoNet received more than 700 felt reports of the earthquake, with most rating it as light intensity.

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Minor crime spree

By Sam Morton Four Christchurch youths were arrested in Rolleston on Thursday, following a minor crime spree in Mid Canterbury.

Earlier this week, petrol was siphoned from two vehicles in both Ashburton and Hinds and overnight Ashburton police were alerted to another fuel theft on Peter Street, which they say is linked to the previous incidents.

Late Thursday, the serial pet-

rol thieves continued their trail of terror in a stolen vehicle, embarking on a joy-ride from Christchurch to Ashburton, before parking up at a local petrol station and driving off without paying.

Rolleston Police later caught up with the culprits and arrested all four on charges of theft and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.

The youths will appear in the Ashburton Youth Court next month.

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Crashing start to the day Paul Swaney had more excitement on his Friday morning than he bargained for.

Mr Swaney’s parked Subaru was rammed on East Street after the driver of a small car lost control on the opposite side of the road and swerved across the centreline.

Police on the scene said it was too early to speculate why

the female driver had lost control.

The elderly woman was taken to Ashburton Hospital for observation but appeared to have escaped relatively unharmed.

Mr Swaney was having breakfast at the Somerset Grocer, only to find his car pushed back a few metres by the other car which eventually came to

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Kiwis the most transient

By Matthew Theunissen New Zealanders are the most transient people in the world, with a quarter of the population having moved to a different part of the country in the past five years, according to Gallup.

The survey on internal migration, published eaerlier this week, asked 236,865 adults in 139 countries whether they had moved from another city or area within their country in the past five years.

While countries with advanced economies were found to have the highest rates of internal migration, nations where people were displaced due to environmental change, natural disasters or conflict

also had high rates, such as Syria.

The survey coincided with the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, which may account for the high New Zealand figures.

New Zealand was found to be the most mobile country in the world, followed by the United States, Syria and Finland.

However, Gallup warned this ordering was not necessarily conclusive given the margin of error.

Quoting 2007 Statistics New Zealand data, Gallup said economic reasons were the main motivators for New Zealanders to move from one residence to another, and employment reasons were the main motivators for moving from one region to another. Dr Phil McDermott,

a consultant in urban, economic and community development, said a key reason for New Zealanders moving so much was the instability of our housing market.

“Through the housing problems we have, we’re stuck with a growing rental class. Renters don’t have that fixed commitment to a locality and they don’t have the security of tenure,” he said.

“Our rentals are owned by mum and dad or individual owners so it’s not a stable sector, and unless you’re in a state house you’re going to be moving quite a lot.”

Also, there has always been a tradition of mobility in New Zealand, he said.

“Internal migration is just

one component of a very mobile population. which is really part of our culture, our history. It may be tied up with the fact that, as young people we do our OE and then where we come back to New Zealand it’s not necessarily to where we left from. We leave our home town but we don’t necessarily end up back there.”

Being at the top of the table for internal mobility wasn’t necessarily a good thing, Dr McDermott said.

“It’s inevitable that young people will travel and that’s good - good for their education, good for their outlook. But the fact that people aren’t able to perhaps settle or commit to particular areas could be a disadvantage.”

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• Car, tractor collide Rakaia and Ashburton Fire brigades attended a smash on State Highway One near the Dromore turn-off last night.

Ashburton police and St John ambulance services were also at the scene. Allan Burgess, from the Ashburton fire brigade, said a vehicle hit the rear end of a tractor pulling a trailer unit on State High Way One, at about 7.30pm. Fire brigade jaws-of-life apparatus were used to free the occupant of the vehicle – who was taken to Ashburton Hospital for examination. Mr Burgess said he understood there were no serious injuries.

• Nurse attacked A Wairarapa nurse was left seriously injured after one of three male patients allegedly viciously attacked her in the back of an ambulance. Lower Hutt Police Senior Sergeant Pat Thomas said yesterday a 28-year-old Masterton man was to appear in Hutt District Court facing a charge of injuring with intent to injure in relation to an attack late on Tuesday afternoon. The nurse was off work recovering from her injuries.

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• More time request A Masterton man sentenced to two months in prison begged a judge, from the dock, to keep him incarcerated for an extra day so he could pocket a $350 Winz grant. In the Masterton District Court on Thursday, Darryl Leonard Connor, 37, pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching a protection order and one of receiving stolen property.

Judge Tom Broadmore had decided to sentence Connor to two months’ imprisonment but changed his mind after a plea from Connor to impose an extra day, making him eligible for a Work and Income Steps to Freedom grant, at taxpayers’ expense.

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Surrogate mum Blaze has a big job ahead of her, to raise five orphaned corgis, who will soon have their tails docked.

Ashburton breeder supports docking

By Susan Sandys Ashburton’s Dawn Robertson has five new puppies who lost their mother shortly after they were born.

The corgi breeder will soon be docking the orphans’ tails, but does not expect this will add any trauma to their already rough start to life.

While the controversial issue of tail docking is hitting headlines as the New Zealand Veterinary Association proposes a ban, Mrs Robertson is among plenty of supporters for the practice in Ashburton.

She said she would never do anything to hurt her “babies”.

The five Pembroke corgis were just a few hours old when their mother Chrissy died suddenly after going into shock.

Mrs Robertson was devastated to lose her much-loved pet and

the mother of the puppies, but grateful for a friend who could help out and provide a surrogate mum in the form of Blaze. It is hoped that Blaze, who has just raised a litter of her own, will have her milk come in and be able to feed the puppies.

In the meantime Mrs Robertson is doing all the feeding, a task she has to undertake every two hours.

She said when the puppies reached three days old tomorrow she would have an approved tail docker apply a rubber ring to their tails, which is the practice for the Pembroke breed. The tails would fall off within five days.

She said she expected the puppies would be a bit “squirmy” on the day they had the rings applied, mainly from having to be taken away from their mother and handled temporarily, but other than that would not suffer

any discomfort. “By the next day they are fine,” Mrs Robertson said.

Mrs Robertson has been a corgi breeder for 20 years and used to dock tails herself before dockers had to become registered. She knew from experience that as long as the band was applied in the right place it was a safe practice.

She said corgis traditionally had their tails docked as they were cattle dogs, and their tails had been a disadvantage as they could get stood on when the dogs were nipping at the heels of stock.

All-breeds judge Shona Prebble of Ashburton said she had undertaken competition work around the world and it was part of a growing trend for docked breeds to now have tails. It had proved a controversial issue in countries which outlawed docking, with many

breeders ceasing their practices as they disagreed with the ban.

She supported docking, and as a breeder herself had docked hundreds of tails over the years, believing banding to be a safe practice as the bone of dogs’ tails was soft when they were just a few days old.

Docking by cutting off tails was, however, “horrific” and not something she supported at all.

Recently, two Christchurch dog owners were discharged without conviction for cutting the tails off five puppies with a hot knife. It is only legal to remove a puppy’s tail if it’s less than four days old and a rubber ring is used and applied by an approved person.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association wants the practice outlawed altogether and will launch a campaign next month to have docking for cosmetic reasons banned.

Police are seeking three men armed with garden tools who carried out a violent home invasion in Waihi overnight Thirsday. Detective Simon Everson of Waihi CIB said the men broke into a Mangatoetoe St address about 1.20am while the two residents were in bed.

“The offenders assaulted a male from the house and caused some damage to the home’s interior before they have fled the property with a yet to be determined amount of cash and some cell phones,” he said.

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• Murder charges Two men have been formally charged with murder after a Christchurch man died in hospital from serious burn injuries. Terrance Martin Smith, 55, died on May 8 after receiving severe burns in an incident at a Woolston property on Anzac Day, April 25. Jason Alistor Barr, 42, of Waltham, and Shay Barry Webster, 20, of Woolston, had originally been jointly charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Christchurch police yesterday said the pair had now been charged with murder. They will appear from custody at Christchurch District Court on May 24.

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Little in Budget for families

By Myles Hume Struggling Mid Canterbury families will gain little from the Government’s 2013 Budget, Ashburton Salvation Army foodbank manager Judith Lilley says.

Mrs Lilley has seen firsthand the tough lives some local families lead, some who live in damp, run-down homes with little income.

Thursday’s Budget promised to spend another $21 million on rheumatic fever over three years, $100m to warm up low income households and another $1.5 into budgeting services.

For families in hardship, they will also be entitled to a whiteware procurement programme and a Warrant of Fitness trial for

Judith Lilley rental housing.

“I certainly didn’t jump up and down, nothing really flattered me ... I don’t think it will create much movement here in

Ashburton, nothing there that would create housing or alleviate the issues we have got,” Mrs Lilley said.

Mrs Lilley labelled it “a safe budget” leading into an election year, and although there was more money put aside for struggling households, when divvied up it did not equate to much.

While many critics said the Budget treated the “symptoms” of poverty, Mrs Lilley was pleased with the $1.5m devoted to budget advisory services which would have a far reaching effect.

“That’s the education side of it, and that’s what it’s all about.

The office here in Ashburton does a great job and I know they are very busy at the moment.”

Mrs Lilley was critical of the whiteware procurement scheme,

which would mean beneficiaries would eventually have to dig into their pockets for washing machines and refrigerators.

She said it was positive to see $1.6 billion going into health over the next three years, however putting the $100m into the Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes programme would help treat the root cause of poor health.

She said some Ashburton landlords had taken on the warm housing initiative, however it was up to property owners who hadn’t taken up the scheme to come to the party for the wellbeing of their tenants.

“The Budget is encouraging, but it’s certainly not going to reach the grass roots, those who have the lowest income,” Mrs Lilley said.

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Budget cause for excitement

By Sam Morton For one Ashburton mother, being paid the minimum wage is cause for excitement.

It may seem like a modest amount for most, but Gabrielle Templeton has been looking after her severely disabled daughter and hasn’t received an income for more than two decades.

It’s been a tough and longwinding road, but finally, the Government announced this week they would fund $92 million over four years to pay family carers of disabled adults.

Mrs Templeton has spent most of her life looking after her daughter Charlotte, who has cerebal palsy and suffers from severe epilepsy.

“You do it as a parent and you do it for love. We chose to have Charlotte at home with us, because she’s our daughter, but it hasn’t been easy and knowing help is right around the corner is quite a relief,” Mrs Templeton said.

“It’s (getting paid) less stress and it really helps with the increasing costs of living and helps pay the mortgage . . . so it’s certainly welcomed by our family.”

Despite cries of discrimination and unfairness still ringing around the country, Mrs Templeton says receiving the minimum wage will help close the gap and give Charlotte a better quality of life.

She remains realistic about the financial boundaries faced by the Government.

“We know the Government can’t afford to spend a fortune, because they haven’t got a fortune, so they way I am looking at it is, it’s more than we’re getting now – which is zero,” she said.

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Gabrielle Templeton and disabled daughter Charlotte the Budget provided cause for excitement.

“I do get some funding to bring in carers, but looking after Charlotte is a 24/7 job and I think it’s appropriate the Government is recognising my life career as a carer.”

However, despite her excitement, Mrs Templeton said she would put the champagne on ice and hold back any celebrations until the day finally arrives on October 1.

“When it happens and we see it happen, then that will be the day to enjoy it. It’s certainly been a long-time coming,” Mrs Templeton said.

The Ministry of Health has predicted the scheme will apply

AT A GLANCE • People who care for a disabled adult family member can be paid by the Government.

• But not if the disabled person is their spouse or partner.

• Scheme starts on October 1.

• Disabled person’s needs to around 1600 disabled people with high and very high needs throughout the country.

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must be assessed as high or very high.

• Carer gets minimum wage, $13.75 an hour.

• Maximum of 40 hours’ pay a week.

• Estimated cost to Government, $23 million a year. employ a family carer to provide personal care and household management or continue to provide care themselves.

Loan defaulters to be arrested at border

By Kate Shuttleworth Steven Joyce says only overseas-based residents who deliberately default on their student loan repayments will be arrested at the border.

In Budget 2013 today, the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment further reined in measures on student loans, but said new sanctions allowing the arrest at the border

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of student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their repayments are just for extreme cases with high levels of default.

Mr Joyce said nearly half a billion dollars was owed by overseas-based student loan borrowers.

He was not being harsh, he said, as the sanctions would apply only to the worst of the worst.

“It would only be for the people who are deliberately refusing to

take any notice.

“We are talking about people that have been contacted by IRD and are refusing to act and then effectively deliberately defaulting,” Mr Joyce said.

It is unclear if that assurance will help quell student protests this year.

Last year protest erupted just days after Budget 2012 when changes were announced increasing the student loan repayment rate from 10 cents to

12 cents in the dollar, removing the voluntary repayment bonus and removing eligibility for student allowances for postgraduate study.

Students in Auckland, Wellington and smaller centres took to the streets, tipping over rubbish bins, and lighting small fires to protest the changes.

Around 400 University of Auckland students blockaded Symonds Street.

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Young local talent on show Principal: A cautious thumbs up for Budget Local talent will be showcased at the Age Concern Ashburton Variety Concert on Sunday at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, with plenty of young performers on the programme.

Acts will include a performance from talented local coun-

but when spread across more than 2500 schools it did not leave much.

The Government’s “That’s about $770 2013 Budget appears each, what’s that? to have “the bells and Enough to buy an whistles” for education, iPad.” but Mid Canterbury Pre-Budget, Mr Principals’ Association Simons hoped to see president Neil Simons more money for chilis maintaining a critidren who needed specal eye. cialised support for Neil Simons Finance Minister Bill learning, but he was English announced a “disappointed” the Budget that would pump anoth- Budget did not have any direct er $900 million into education funding for that particular area, over the next four years. which included teacher aides.

It includes; $173 million for However, he was excited to see early childhood education, $215 what $27m for science and engimillion for schooling, including neering courses would bring. nearly $80 million for operations Last week Education Minister grants, $64 million for Positive Hekia Parata announced plans Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) to put $64m into PB4L, which and $38 million for teaching was welcomed by both Netherby quality initiatives.

School principal Andrew Leverton There will also be a $73.1 and Mount Hutt College princimillion cash injection for the pal John Schreurs. ongoing maintenance of school The Government plans to roll properties and $27 million to PB4L to another 200 schools, boost funding for science and and Mr Leverton said it had engineering courses. already made a significant differMr Simons said it was posi- ence at Netherby. tive to see about $80m had been “It just develops positive behavput aside for school operational iour and reinforces the school’s funds which were already tight, practices,” he said last week.

By Myles Hume

try music singer Liam KennedyClark, whose recent performances in the X Factor NZ competition are making a name for the 15-year-old across the country.

Other local talent will include nine-year-old performer Ocean Waitokia and the Sloper Family,

a five-man act which will involve piano, violins, bag pipes and dancing.

The concert will be held at 2pm this Sunday at the Seniors Centre, and tickets are available through Age Concern Ashburton.

Key tips early surplus date

By Simon Collins Prime Minister John Key says it is possible the Government could get close to a surplus in the coming financial year - one year earlier than officially predicted in Thursday’s Budget.

He told the Trans-Tasman Business Circle at Auckland’s Vector Arena yesterday that the forecast deficit of only $2.03 billion in the coming year was less than 1 per cent of gross domestic product.

“It’s not impossible that we could have got pretty close to being back in surplus next year,” he said.

“Last year we expected a deficit of $7.5 billion. It came in at $6.2 billion.”

He said tax revenues were “broadly back to where they were in 2007” and there was “an inherent strength in the economy” compared with other countries with much bigger deficits.

“If there is a simple message,

it is that we have to hold the line,” he said.

But he told the Auckland audience that double-digit inflation in Auckland house prices was “really bad”.

“It’s not sustainable. It will eventually drive the banks to continue to increase their loan-to-value ratios because more consumers will want to get on the train,” he said.

“Secondly, if there is anything that really determined New Zealand’s fate in the global financial crisis, it was that the banking sector in New Zealand - which is the Australian banks - was very healthy.

“The thing that killed the US economy was the destruction of their banking system, particularly the sub-prime mortgages, so if you get a massive bubble in your economy it’s bad for the economy long-term.”

He said Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler did not want to raise interest rates because of Auckland house prices, because it would drive

up the exchange rate at a time when three-quarters of world output was being produced by countries with interest rates at or below 1 per cent.

Instead, he expected Mr Wheeler to use new tools such as restricting the banks’ loan to value ratios, possibly with exceptions for first-home buyers.

Last week the Reserve Bank raised the risk weights applied to housing loans granted by the four largest banks that have a loan-to-value ratio above 80 per cent, effectively raising the capital held for housing by an average of around 12 per cent with effect from September 30.

“What the Governor is very conscious of is that there are a lot of first-home buyers who do want to borrow a bit more than that,” Mr Key said.

“So it’s entirely possible that he will have speed limits and go to the banks and say you can have a carve-out for firsthome buyers.”

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Lochlea Lifestyle Resort Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton (entry via Lochlea Estate, Racecourse Rd) For more information on this weekend’s open home or the Lochlea Lifestyle Resort, contact resort manager Tony Sands, on 0800 27 27 837.

The resort now has its first residents happily settled in the complex. There are now three more villas completed, consisting of three and two bedrooms. These are available for public viewing this Saturday and Sunday.

Become a part of the Lochlea Lifestyle resort, where the emphasis is on living in comfort within a safe and friendly environment. The first of its kind in Ashburton, the lifestyle resort will be a gated community, offering residents safety and peace of mind, while also providing retirement options for varying levels of independence and exclusive usage of the resort’s communal facilities.

Upon completion Lochlea Lifestyle Resort, set on 6.2ha in a

desirable Allenton location, will comprise of 107 villas, made up of both two and three bedroom options. The two bedroom villas come in three different size options, and have a single garage; however where possible an additional garage space can be added. The three bedroom villas come with a double garage.

The resort will soon begin construction of an 80 bed hospital, which will offer both aged care and dementia facilities.

Lochlea Lifestyle Resort will also feature a large resort lodge (Lochlea Lodge), which will provide many outdoor and indoor recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Anticipated for completion in September, the lodge will feature a bromide swimming pool and spa, a

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gymnasium, administration and medical facilities, community vegetable gardens and more.

A van will also be operating from the resort to take guests on shopping trips into Ashburton and on other fun excursions.

The Lodge should open in September of this year and with additional villas available for occupation at this time. The three bedroom villa provides modern, spacious and sunny open-style living. The master bedroom has an ensuite, giving the villa 2 bathrooms.

The modern kitchen is a cooking enthusiast’s dream, with granite-style bench-top, modern appliances and space to entertain. The villa has glorious indoor / outdoor flow, opening out to a trellised patio. Set within

a desirable Allenton location, this villa ticks all the boxes. The size in total is just under 160 square metres, a similar size to a large town house. The resort manager Tony Sands will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding villas and Lochlea Lifestyle resort options.

Expressions of interest in securing your future home are welcome. No need to wait until your home is sold or on the market, speak to Tony today to discuss how Lochlea can make your future lifestyle a reality.

Remember there is one three bedroom villa and three two bedroom villas ready for occupation so don’t miss your chance to become a member of the Lochlea Lifestyle resort community.

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Heartland Bank ‘in good shape’

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By Sam Morton and APNZ Heartland Bank remains in good financial shape and has a positive outlook going forward, according to Ashburton’s branch manager.

Andrew Wilson’s comments follow global credit rating agency Standard & Poor putting eight local banks on notice over the rising risk of a housing bubble bursting in New Zealand.

The small banks Cooperative Bank, TSB Bank, Credit Union Baywide, Credit Union South, First Credit Union, New Zealand Association of Credit Unions and Police and Families Credit Union have joined Heartbank in having their outlooks dropped from stable to negative.

The announcement has been met with mixed feelings from Mr

Andrew Wilson Wilson and his colleagues, who feel Heartland has been unfairly lumped into one category, despite having a minimal exposure to the residential market

The larger banks do a lot more business in the residential sector, yet they aren’t being affected like the smaller New Zealand banks

nationwide. Mr Wilson believes the overheated property market in Auckland has fuelled such a rating and is disappointed Heartland has been named as a bank at risk – especially in line with its strong performance throughout Mid Canterbury.

“From a Heartland perspective, the larger banks do a lot more business in the residential sector, yet they aren’t being affected like the smaller New Zealand banks,” Mr Wilson said.

“While we do have a limited exposure to those markets, our

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focus and strategy lies in the productive sector and to lend on income generating assets.

“From where we stand, we’re looking to compete in a stable and less contestable market and we believe we are positioned and positioned well,” he said.

Yesterday, Standard & Poor gave all eight banks a one in three chance of being downgraded in the next two years, if the country’s economy continues to deteriorate.

The rating agency pointed to

current account deficits and a heating property market as serious threats to the economy, but Mr Wilson was confident of Heartland Bank’s standing in any future rating reviews.

“We are less exposed to these risks than other banks and S&P (Standard & Poor) have rightly acknowledged that,” he said.

“The comment that we are exhibiting early signs of improvement in our key target markets is encouraging and we believe our business model is looking positive going forward.”

Meanwhile, the outlook for bigger lenders, including ANZ Bank New Zealand, ASB Bank, Bank of New Zealand, Westpac New Zealand, Bank of India (New Zealand), Rabobank New Zealand and Kiwibank, was left unchanged due to expected support from their parents.

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Sleep is so often forgotten about when it comes to problems in our everyday lives. MYLES HUME looks into the importance of sleep, especially for Mid Canterbury youngsters.

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echnology and late night socialising are to blame for the more than one in three teens who don’t get the recommended number hours of sleep each night, a Mid Canterbury principal says.

Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs said it was “worrying” to see 37 per cent of high school pupils, who responded to a survey, had fewer than eight hours sleep per night, despite the most 13 to 18-year olds needing about 10 hours.

His comments come following a CensusAtSchool survey which involved Ashburton College, Mount Hutt College,

Ashburton Borough and Ashburton Intermediate, among the 559 schools who registered with the survey, however all four were yet to respond.

“I think young adolescents need eight to 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep but with modern technology that doesn’t occur for some students,” Mr Schreurs said.

“Having a cellphone on to answer texts or to view Facebook material in the middle of the night are real concerns,” he said.

Another problem compounding the issue was “late nights turning into early mornings” at the weekends,

which spilled over to Monday morning period one, Mr Schreurs said He said tired pupils was something he had seen increase during his teaching career, which made pupils “irritable or less tolerant”.

However, the survey also found 56 per cent of secondary pupils slept between eight and 10 hours, with an average bedtime of 10.30pm.

The survey found 54 per cent of intermediate aged students slept between eight and 12 hours, with the commonly reported bedtime being 9.30pm.

Ashburton Intermediate deputy principal Judy

Jemmett said it was vital pupils got the recommended 10 hours of sleep per night, so children could concentrate in the classroom.

“If kids are arriving late at school because they are sleeping in it becomes a truancy issue, arriving late does affect attendance on our electronic roll system and if teachers are concerned about a child they will ring the parents,” she said.

Netherby School principal Andrew Leverton said a lack of sleep can lead to other social issues, even for adults.

He said sleep was often taught through the health curriculum at school.

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Website raises cyberbullying fears

By Myles Hume A popular social networking site that condones anonymous opinions could open Mid Canterbury teenagers up to abuse, say local youth experts.

Their comments come amidst a wave of concern over social networking site Ask.fm, which allows users to post questions online, where other users can respond with anonymous answers.

Principals are worried about

the potentially damaging website which is gaining traction in New Zealand, and parents have called for it to be shut down.

The website has been blamed for the suicide of a 15-year-old from the UK, and an Auckland girl who was told to kill herself or others would do it for her.

Hype Youth Health Centre co-ordinator Poppy Vear said bullying was all too common throughout the district, but for Mid Canterbury’s youth it was made harder by cyberbullies and

a lack of knowledge on how to deal with it.

“If you take part in this website (Ask.fm), you are making yourself vulnerable and open yourself up to criticism,” she said.

She had found it was hard for youth to realise the impact of their actions, and when abusive behaviour was carried out online it came “with few consequences”.

Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs said he was yet to encounter pupils affected by Ask.fm, but if parents or pupils

were concerned about the use of social media they could visit the NetSafe website.

“The fact you can post anonymously shows we have got a lot of work to do, It’s cowardly. If you want to make a comment but wouldn’t put your name to it, you have to ask ‘is it worth it?’,” Mr Schreurs said.

He urged parents to sit with their children and talk through the appropriate use of social media.

Ashburton College principal

Grant McMillan said Ask.fm emerged as a topic of concern at a recent principals’ conference.

He had heard an example of young girls sending around an inappropriate image of a man via the social media site.

He, too, was yet to hear of Ask. fm in Mid Canterbury.

He said the creators of websites seemed to think “it doesn’t affect us” and they were not concerned about the ramifications of misuse of their websites could create.

• Wet weekend A wet weekend is ahead with a low over the Tasman sea bringing unsettled weather until early next week, MetService says. Spokesman Daniel Corbett said the weather system was expected to deliver several bouts of wet weather during the next few days. “On the weather map, it looks a bit like a bicycle wheel with spokes rotating around the centre.” Northland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Nelson are currently covered by either a severe weather warning or watch for heavy rain in the next 24 hours or so, Mr Corbett said. “After that it remains unsettled, particularly in the north and west of both islands.”

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Unicef NZ is warning about a scam using the charity’s name to request large sums of money or offer jobs and prizes. The charity said it had been made aware of a scam in which a caller claiming to be from the Inland Revenue Department tells people they are entitled to a large sum of money. When the person calls a Wellington number to claim the cash they are asked to donate to Unicef before the money is released. Unicef NZ executive director Dennis McKinlay said the calls were a scam, and had been reported to Scamwatch, run by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

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College teacher resigns Mr McMillan could not delve into the exact details as to why the teacher resigned, but had a “sense the rumours are much bigger than the reality”.

The resignation comes amidst a frenzy of rumours that emerged from the college this week which led to pupils asking teachers outlandish questions and spreading stories that even included Mr McMillan handing in his resignation.

By Myles Hume Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan is keen to quash wild rumours around the resignation of one of his teachers.

Mr McMillan said yesterday a college teacher, who is in his early 20s, resigned effectiveimmediately this week after spending just over a year at the college.

Mr McMillan said the teacher felt the career “was not for him” at this stage and was given some time before handing in his resignation.

“As you know teaching is a complex and demanding job, and often it’s only after you actually start working in teaching you realise just how demanding it really is,” Mr McMillan said.

“From time to time people who start out new to teaching feel the

need to stop and take stock. And this is what has happened with this teacher, who has resigned his teaching position here at the college.”

Mr McMillan said teachers usually worked out an eight week notice after handing in their resignation.

However, the teacher would not be teaching at the college from next week.

Ashburton College already

have resources in places to cover his role.

“Having met and talked with him, we said we understand what you’re saying the best thing for you is to take time out.”

Mr McMillan did not know if the teacher would be pursuing his teaching career, and added it was “a tough decision” for the young professional after several years of training to reach that point in his career.

Guest nights out Agrikids off for big test Commercial accommodation statistics for Mid Canterbury in March this year were well up on the same month last year.

Methven had 31.97 per cent more guest nights, while Ashburton had 7.25 per cent more. National guest night figures were up 10.66 per cent.

Experience Mid Canterbury general manager Nigel Birt said the change in the time of Easter this year, beginning late March, had much to

do with the increase. The Methven Mountain Thunder was staged on Easter Saturday and attracted many visitors.

And generally it had been a good summer, with many operators having been happy with numbers of bookings. i-SITE visitor numbers were also up in Methven for the month, by 29.29 per cent, but slightly down in Ashburton, by 1.28 per cent.

Provost to investigate Chch quake payouts

By Kate Shuttleworth Auditor-General Lyn Provost has confirmed her office will investigate whether the Crown is recovering the maximum possible from insurers for properties purchased by the Crown in the red zone in Christchurch.

Ms Provost received a letter from Labour’s Canterbury earthquake recovery spokeswoman Lianne Dalziel asking for an investigation into the Crown’s method of acquiring properties in red zone areas.

She also called for an investigation into the decision to offer uninsured property owners only 50 per cent of the 2007 rating valuation for their land, whereas insured property owners were offered 100 per cent of the 2007 rating valuation.

The Auditor-General’s office will not investigate either of them.

In a letter to Ms Dalziel, Ms Provost said she would investigate one of her three requests.

“We do intend to look further into the arrangements between the Crown and insurance companies for the

recovery of insurance proceeds from properties acquired by the Crown in the red zone.”

She said the Auditor-General’s office had spoken with the Office of the Ombudsman and the Human Rights Commission before making a decision. Ms Provost said she determined that the first two requests were matters for the courts.

“Since you wrote to us, CERA had included a notice on its website advising property owners in the red zone that, if they accept the Crown’s offer for their property, they would not be prevented from bringing judicial review proceedings.”

Judicial review proceedings have been filed; one by a commercial property owner Fowler Development Limited in the red zone, and Grant Cameron on behalf of 40 red zone property owners.

The Office of the Ombudsman will monitor the judicial review.

Chief Ombudsman Dame Beverley Wakem has not ruled out the possibility of a further investigation if the court declines to review the application made to it.

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By Myles Hume A bunch of aspiring local farmers left the flat plains of Mid Canterbury to test their rural knowledge in New Zealand’s biggest city yesterday.

Hinds School pupils Mary Yeatman, 12, Samuel Wilson and Hayden Jefferson, both 11, joined heir Ashburton Intermediate counterparts at the AgriKids NZ grand final in a dreary Auckland yesterday.

Both teams put their farming knowledge to the test against 18 other school groups from across the country at the Kumeu Show Grounds, after finishing in the top three of the Aorangi regional competition at the Methven A&P Show in March.

A team called The Mighty Green Machine from Northland were the eventual winners.

Hind School teacher Kathryn Gunn travelled north with the youngsters, who she said were “a bit gutted” to come up short with both Mid Canterbury teams bowing out in the heats and missing out on the top seven.

“Before they left they did a lot of general knowledge quizzes in class and spent a bit of time out on the farm learning about irrigators and building fences,” Ms Gunn said.

She said the youngsters were quizzed on their New Zealand general knowledge, and were given the hard task of constructing a K-Line irrigator that had to fill a trough, among a host of

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Hinds School AgriKids (from left) Mary Yeatman, 12, Samuel Wilson and Hayden Jefferson, both 11, joined Ashburton Intermediate at the AgriKids NZ grand final in Auckland yesterday. other modules.

“In another module, they also had to identify which wool was from which sheep and where it would be used,” Ms Gunn said.

The youngsters were also sent on an orientation

course, before the points were added up, leaving both Hinds School and Ashburton Intermediate just short of reaching the final seven.

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Rakaia flyer What a way to get around

Grant Smith’s name is often found in the Guardian, either in squash results or stories about shearing competitions – but he’s getting high on a new sport. He spoke to chief reporter MICHELLE NELSON about paramotoring.

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s it a bird? Is it a plane?

No – it’s Grant Smith in his flying machine!

For the past year the Rakaiabased champion shearer has become a familiar, if somewhat strange sight, sailing across the sky with a propeller strapped to his back.

Inspired by watching people flying with paramotors, which are essentially paragliders with motors, at Brighton Beach, Grant took up the sport in June last year.

At the time his nearest experience with aerial sports was a single bungee jump.

Grant contacted Parapro – a Christchurch-based company, where instructor Dave Bennett helped him find his wings.

“You need a paragliding PG2 licence – without the motor for a start, so you have to take off from the top of a hill,” Grant said.

“It takes about 10 full days to get the licence – but that can vary with the weather conditions.”

From there it took another four or five days with the propeller motor attached to gain the necessary licence, and he still has a few more hours in the air to complete the course.

“The first day was a bit hairy, the instructor took us up a training hill for the start, and we took off from there – then we went up a steeper hill. One of my brakes got tangled which forced me to veer off to the right – into a big gorse bush. It was a soft but prickly landing.

“It’s not hard to manoeuvre.

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Grant Smith in his day job.

Once you’re in the air it’s alright – the take-offs are the hardest part, but it’s not difficult to land.

Paramotors are relatively new to New Zealand, although they have used overseas for some time.

“The technology is getting better and better, and they are getting safer – but there is always a risk in having a propeller on your back,” he said.

“It’s probably safer than a microlight – because, if the

Over the Rakaia Gorge.

motor cuts out it’s still a paraglider,” he said. The device, which Grant says costs about the same amount as a motorbike, has a 14-litre fuel tank, which allows about four hour’s flying.

It travels at around 38km/h, but that varies.

“I’ve had it up to 70km with a tail wind,” Grant said.

Wind speed is paramount when flying, and Grant admits it can get “pretty bumpy” up there.

“A 20km wind over land is too strong, but a 30km wind off the coast is okay because the air is smoother.

“Winter is better than summer because there are fewer thermals in cold weather – if people find turbulence in a plane scary then I’d probably advise them not to try the sport.

“Flying conditions are usually better later in the day, because the air is ‘smoother’. During the day the air tends to be ‘bumpy’ with the thermals coming off the

ground. “The views are incredible – I’ve seen fish in the river when it’s clear – they would have been trout, I haven’t seen any salmon but I’ve seen pigs in the riverbed.

“There are deer in there too – but I haven’t seen any yet.

“I try to get up at least once a week to keep the practice up. I had seven weeks off from midJanuary to March and the first time I went back up after that was a bit hairy.”

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Sunrise from over the Rakaia mouth.

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ABOVE: Above the Rakaia Bridges.

RIGHT: Grant Smith set to soar. of the Mid Canterbury dairy industry has influenced Grant’s unusual hobby; as a shearing contractor, fewer sheep on the plains means less work.

“I thought I might be able to use it (the paramotor) for stock work – maybe some mustering or finding stragglers,” he said.

And the bird’s-eye view brings some fantastic photo opportunities, with a helmet-mounted camera recording video and still shots during flights.

Flight height regulations vary;

around the Rakaia area paramotorists can fly up to 3500 feet, south of Chertsey they can go up to 5000 feet.

“My instructor has flown over Mount Cook – he reckoned it was pretty cold up there!”

Last week Grant was on a hunting trip at the top of the Mataura River, in Southland, where he reached heights of 4000 feet.

Knowing where the animals are is a distinct advantage before setting out on a hunt.

Grant often takes to the skies with his flying buddy Brent McDonald from Methven. The pair are looking forward to a trip to the top of the Rakaia Gorge, where they plan to fly over the glaciers sometime during the winter.

Right now they are in the process of installing radios in their helmets so they can communicate while in the air.

“It’s a lot of fun – I think we will see a lot more of these in the future,” he said.

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Social media rumbles moonlighter

By Matthew Backhouse A beauty therapist who was caught treating salon clients at home after leaving her Facebook page open at work has been ordered to pay damages.

The case before the Employment Relations Authority has prompted a warning from an employment law expert, who says it can be dangerous for employees to leave a trail on social media.

Ammy Hull had worked as a beauty therapist at Beauty Plus in Manukau until June last year, when other staff raised questions over whether she was taking salon

property and treating clients outside of work.

Their suspicions arose after salon manager Katie Howes turned on the work computer to update the salon’s Facebook status, but instead found Ms Hull’s personal Facebook page was open.

Ms Howes became concerned from entries suggesting Ms Hull had been treating salon clients at home. Later that day, their boss Michelle Edginton noticed Ms Hull’s handbag had been left open. Inside, she could see eyelash extensions and flaxseed capsules which she believed might belong to the salon.

Ms Hull agreed to a bag search,

but no products belonging to the salon were found. Ms Hull was accused of servicing clients at home, but denied doing so.

The following day, Ms Hull was visibly upset at work and talked about raising a personal grievance.

She asked her co-workers whether their bags had been searched, and said she felt physically ill when she learned they had not.

Ms Hull left the salon dramatically, telling Ms Howes she was no longer going to put up with “all this bull***t”.

She also wrote out a list of clients she said she would be taking with her, including close family

and friends.

Three days later, her sister returned to the salon with a medical certificate which said Ms Hull was unfit for work until the following week. Employment Relations Authority member Eleanor Robinson has found Ms Hull did not resign and the salon had wrongly dismissed her.

She said Ms Hull was upset and emotional when she said she would resign, but did not give written notice and indicated through the medical certificate that she intended to continue working.

Ms Robinson said the salon had formed the view that Ms Hull may have committed misconduct but

never put the allegation to her, which was a failure of disciplinary process.

She found Ms Hull was entitled to $5000 in compensation for the distress she suffered - but reduced that amount to nothing because Ms Hull had contributed significantly to the employment problem.

The authority also found against Ms Hull, saying the salon had suffered a loss as a result of Ms Hull seeing clients at home, which amounted to a breach of good faith.

Ms Robinson ordered Ms Hull to pay a nominal amount in damages, to be worked out between both parties.

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Young farmer finalists put to the test

By Michelle Nelson Crowds gathered in Auckland at Aotea Square on Thursday to welcome the finalists in the Young Farmer Contest.

“We townies look in awe as these young farmers from all over the country get into these different challenges and do such a great job”, Auckland City councillor George Wood, who opened the proceedings said.

The seven grand finalists, including Hinds farmer Matthew Bell, representing the Aorangi region, rode into the square on farm bikes.

After the introductions it was straight into the first head-tohead challenge where a delicate touch was required to chainsaw a sculpture of the Skycity tower out of a wooden post in just ten minutes. Next, the contestants had to construct a catamaran of wood.

Yesterday the action was all at the Kumeu Showgrounds where the finalists were tested on all things agriculture.

The modules ranged from practical and hands-on to commercial elements of agriculture, including

an HR scenario and a business presentation.

Last night the grand final dinner was held at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, where the contestants’ rhetoric talents were showcased as they delivered speeches on a topic given to them earlier that day.

Today will consist of a closed door exam in the morning and the televised evening show which is formatted as a quiz-show with skill-testing questions on agriculture and general knowledge.

The show will take place at TVNZ studios and a live-feed will be broadcast to audiences at Skycity, where the celebration ball will be held after the evening show.

The programme will also be aired on TV1 at 10.15pm, and on Heartland tomorrow at 8.30pm.

The other grand finalists are Ian Douglas of Northern, Tim Van de Molen of Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Cam Brown of Taranaki/ Manawatu, Aaron Passey of East Coast, Reuben Carter of Tasman, and Dean Rabbidge of Otago/ Southland.

For more information visit www. youngfarmercontest.co.nz

Arsonist in Wainoni Christchurch police are seeking information on a series of fires in the Wainoni area early yesterday morning.

Police were called about 2.15am when a resident reported an excavator parked on Buckleys Rd, near Bromley Park, had been set alight.

Police said the offender or offenders broke into a fenced area off the roadside to reach the machine.

The cab of the excavator, which was being used to repair sewers, was severely damaged by the fire.

About an hour later, a van and a car in Vancouver Crescent were set alight and substantially damaged.

Two further small fires were then set in a nearby garage but did not cause significant damage.

Police would like to speak to a man seen in Bromley Park near the excavator while it was still alight described as 16 to 17-years-old, Maori, approximately 155cm (5ft 1in) tall and of average build, wearing a dark grey hoodie and dark pants.

Police said while there was no evidence to link the incidents, the location and timing of the fires suggests the same offender may have been involved.

Anyone with information can phone Detective Gabrielle Thompson at Christchurch police on (03) 3637400, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Tinwald lights a step closer

By Sue Newman Traffic lights in Tinwald could make it into the Ashburton District Council’s budget for next year.

The council is holding a workshop on May 30 where the lights will be discussed and a business case that is being prepared by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) will be debated at the workshop.

The business case would be prepared from NZTA’s perspective, not from the council’s, and would include issues identified, the benefits of lights and other potential solutions, operations manager Rob Rouse said.

“We’ve asked for them to look at it as their project, we

haven’t got into the council contributing at any level,” he said.

Because the lights will be installed on a state highway, the project could be eligible for 100 per cent NZTA funding if the agency believed it met all of their criteria.

Alternately it could offer to part-fund the project with the remaining funding to be provided by the council.

“We’ve asked them to look at surrounding issues, roading and the timing of the second bridge and they’re aware of the council’s willingness to progress the project.”

Once the council saw the draft and discussed it, comments and concerns from the workshop would be sent to NZTA before it prepared the final plan.

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Ashburton Bird Club member Valerie Snook chats to Billy, a rainbow lorikeet.

Show likely to attract 600 birds Birds of a feather will flock together for the Ashburton Bird Club’s show next month.

About 600 birds are expected at the club’s 46th annual show to be held at the Tinwald Memorial Hall on June 1 and 2.

The event attracts bird fanciers from all over the South Island.

“We are lucky to be so centrally located,” club publicity officer Valerie Snook said.

“We always get good entries.”

A selection of cockatiels,

zebra finches, Bengalese canaries and budgerigars will also be for sale during the twoday show.

The doors will be open to the public from 2 to 5pm on Saturday, and from 9am to noon on Sunday.

Petrol tax set to rise Ashburtonians off on tour of discovery nine cents by 2015

By Garbrielle Stewart

By Kate Shuttleworth Petrol tax is set to rise by three cents per litre at the start of July this year and will continue to rise for the next two years.

In December, Finance Minister Bill English announced excise on petrol would increase by nine cents per litre by July 2015.

The Customs and Excise (Budget Measures - Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill will have its third and final reading in Parliament under urgency.

Under the legislation the excise on petrol will rise by

three cents per litre in July of each of the next three years until the total tax take reached 59.5 cents a litre by the middle of 2015.

A litre of 91 octane now costs 208.9 cents at Z Energy and BP service stations, while diesel is selling for between 145.9c and 146.9c a litre.

A Transport Ministry official has estimated the increase in excise would cost each driver an additional $45 a year.

It has been signalled that revenue from the increase in excise tax would contribute to roads of national significance.

Labour said the three petrol tax increases are needed only

because the Government gave top income earners big tax cuts in 2010.

Labour’s Revenue and Associate Finance spokesman David Cunliffe said an extra $900 million was being taken from people’s pockets through petrol taxes.

“Over $1 billion more that is needed for ACC is being collected from New Zealanders in levies - an extra $900 million is being taken from people’s pockets through petrol taxes.”

Labour’s finance spokesman David Parker said Labour will oppose the bill, which is expected to be passed under urgency.

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Shot cat drags itself home

By Rebekah Fraser A Woodstock family has been left reeling after their family pet was shot at the weekend.

Melissa Nancekivell found Pinot the cat with a .22 bullet wound after it managed to drag itself back to the house, outside of Hokitika, on Tuesday.

“I go outside to get the dog’s bowl and here is my cat, all munted and twisted on the porch. It was awful.”

They rushed the cat to the vet, who established Pinot had a shattered hind leg that required amputation, and

extensive muscle damage to another leg.

Mrs Nancekivell said a neighbour heard a gunshot in the area on Sunday morning.

Pinot underwent surgery yesterday to remove the damaged leg and faces a long road to recovery.

“He’s a real mess. Someone is out there trying to deliberately going out to kill our animals.”

She expressed concern for the neighbourhood, worrying that the next time it happened there could be much worse consequences.

“There are a lot of kids out here. If someone is out here

shooting and popping things off, it’s not okay.”

She asked anyone with information about the shooting to speak to the Hokitika police.

“It’s not right what this person is doing and it needs to stop now before something, or somebody, is hurt again.”

Community constable Jon Armstrong said police were treating it as a case of animal cruelty.

The shooting also violated the Firearms Code, meaning police could also charge the person responsible for reckless discharge of a firearm, as it happened close to housing.

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Ashburtonians have the opportunity to embark on an expedition of discovery tomorrow, with a day trip planned to several Christchurch sites and museums.

The trip will include a visit to the Canterbury Museum and the Wigram Airforce museum, a tour of the Christchurch red zone and Cardboard Cathedral and a visit to a nursery and talk from a local sculptor.

There will also be an optional behind-the-scenes tour of the Airforce Museum and visit to the Scott’s Last Expedition exhibition visiting from London.

The tour was organised by the Ashburton Museum and director Michael Hanrahan said places for the trip were running out and bookings were essential.

He said that a few seats on the bus were still available and last bookings could be made through the Ashburton Museum between 1pm-4pm today.

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Policeman faces drugs charges

By Abby Gillies A sworn police officer facing a raft of charges relating to the manufacture and distribution of drugs has been denied bail.

Father of five, Peter Pakau, was arrested yesterday on 27 counts relating to methamphetamine, in addition to allegedly accessing the police computer system and supplying information to gang members.

The 36-year -old from Henderson stood in the dock with his arms folded during his appearance at Waitakere District Court.

His wife Diane Pakau, a Waikato health worker, and seven others arrested in relation to the alleged criminal enterprise

Community service for filing false tax returns A man who filed false tax returns in his wife’s name has been sentenced to 280 hours of community service after admitting a charge of tax evasion.

Drew William Cocker was sentenced yesterday in the Hamilton District Court.

The court heard that Cocker filed false tax returns for a six month period in March last year. The returns were made out in his wife’s name and asked for a $22,000 refund.

Inland Revenue spokesman Patrick Goggin said this was another case of someone being caught trying to obtain money they were not entitled to.

“Inland Revenue regularly reviews GST returns, and in this case we found that Mrs Cocker was unaware of the returns being sent to Inland Revenue.”

IRD contacted the Hamilton man who admitted to filing the returns in his wife’s name and signing them himself, Goggin said.

“He claimed that he was under financial pressure and he had forgotten he had recently filed a return and received a refund for his company, D C Building Services, and therefore mixed up that return with the one for his wife.”

IRD’s audit for the six-month period showed that the return filed in Mrs Cocker’s name and the company’s returns could not be reconciled.

“The company was entitled to the GST refund claimed and Inland Revenue took appropriate action in this case in which a person’s identity was misused.”

Goggin said it was easy for Inland Revenue to catch people trying to cheat the system.

“Even if you make a genuine mistake with your filing or any tax matters, our message is always talk to us first before we have to talk to you.”

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also appeared at court.

Peter Pakau is allegedly part of the enterprise which manufactured and distributed methamphetamine.

He was linked to two methamphetamine cooks who he organised to manufacture the drug, which he would then take in “substantial amounts” to his dealer or supplier, according to the summary of facts.

“His role was significant because he was accessing the police computer system”, said Crown prosecutor Brett Tantrum.

The information was used to advise Pakau’s associates who included members of the Head Hunters gang, he said.

The drugs charges carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Pakau is also charged with conspiring to defeat the course of justice on three occasions and theft of a vehicle, and further charges against him were likely, Mr Tantrum said.

“These are gravely serious allegations in that you, as a sworn police officer, have been charged with serious drugs-related matters,” said Judge Lisa Tremewan.

A police investigation involved tracking devices on Pakau’s car, and evidence included details of him accessing the police computer system and intercepted communications he took part in, the court heard.

Peter Pakau’s lawyer Denise Wallwork sought name suppression for her client, arguing not doing so could cause “extreme hardship” to his elderly moth-

er with a heart condition, who she said was not aware of the charges.

However, Mr Tantrum said Pakau’s mother was present when Pakau was arrested today.

Ms Wallwork also sought bail for Pakau, saying he had no previous convictions and if imprisoned, could be subjected to harassment.

Pakau and his wife have five children aged one to 16-yearsold, including a four-year-old who recently suffered head injuries in a car accident and needed ongoing care, Ms Wallwork told the court.

Mr Tantrum said police opposed bail. He said because of Pakau’s past access to the police computer system there was a risk of him interfering with evi-

dence or witnesses.

Judge Tremewan agreed and said she was not convinced by the defence lawyer’s argument to bail Pakau.

She remanded him in custody until a plea inquiry hearing next month.

Pakau could be kept in segregation if there was a risk of harassment to him, she said.

Diane Pakau, Shane Boag, Paul Holloway, Melissa Brown and four others have also been charged in relation to the criminal group.

The arrests were “the culmination of a detailed investigation and reflected the police’s commitment to reducing the harm caused by drugs in the community,” said Detective Inspector Bruce Scott.

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Staffing issues as Methven gears up for winter

By Susan Sandys Methven businesses are gearing up for winter, but some are finding it difficult to get enough staff.

Aqua Japanese restaurant owner Yuki Matsuda said a staff shortage was restricting his businesses hours of operation. He opens four nights per week, and had gone down to takeaways only on one of those nights due to the shortage.

This year he had opened his restaurant for the off-season for the first time in the 10 years since he started the restaurant, and it had been busy. Ideally he would like to operate five or six nights per week, and would like four or five new staff, but only had one staff member.

He had advertised for staff in the town’s weekly newspaper but had only had one response, from a Korean woman who was planning to come to Methven for the winter. He believed the reason he found it difficult to get staff was because the positions required a broad range of skills, including speaking a little Japanese and being able to make some Japanese food.

Methven Heritage Centre Café manager Karyn Yorston said she had recently advertised and received just two expressions of interest, from people who had heard about the positions through word of mouth.

She had three barista/kitchen/ Photo Susan Sandys customer service positions she Aqua Japanese restaurant owner Yuki Matsuda is restricting business wanted to fill, three days up to full-time including weekends. hours due to a staff shortage.

She expected she might get further interest from travellers coming to the town to work for the winter in a few weeks’ time.

“It’s been difficult so far, but I’m not worried. I wanted to give local people an opportunity to come forward if they are looking for work,” Miss Yorston said.

Big Al’s Snow Sports manager Rich Owen said he was relying on returning staff and had just employed a new staff member. He believed it was becoming harder to find staff for winter as rental accommodation became more expensive, making it difficult for potential workers to find somewhere to live.

“It’s constantly a battle to find staff every year now, it gets harder and harder,” Mr Owen said.

Mount Hutt Lodge co-owner Jo Stern said traditionally it had been difficult for the Rakaia Gorge business to find restaurant and cleaning staff.

She and husband Butch have good staff who they hoped would stay on over the winter, as that was often when staff would choose jobs in Methven over the gorge as it was a 15-minute drive away.

She and Mr Stern paid a taxfree travel allowance for their staff.

“Otherwise, I don’t think we would have any staff at all,” Mrs Stern said.

“It’s been said to us ‘You are always advertising, are you difficult to work for?’ But I think you will find most people who have worked for us find us good to work with, it’s just that it comes down to location.”

Data breaches not confined to govt sector

By Heather McCracken The privacy expert who investigated the ACC breach says data blunders are not confined to the public sector, and many organisations are at risk.

Malcolm Crompton said the ‘benign’ data breaches revealed so far show how vulnerable systems are to a more malicious attack.

The former Australian Privacy Commissioner and managing director of Information Integrity Solutions was in New Zealand speaking to a Law Society conference in Napier this week.

Mr Crompton led the independent review of ACC after the mistaken release of personal details of more than 6000 clients.

He said both public and private sector organisations were

only just waking up to the value of the data they held, and the risk of not managing it well.

Recent public-sector breaches in New Zealand, such as those at ACC, EQC and Work and Income, were a wake-up call “of the most benign kind”.

All were caused by errors, rather than deliberate attack.

But Mr Crompton said too many inadvertent releases “means you’re probably much too vul-

nerable to external attack as well”.

Mr Crompton said private sector companies were also at risk, and many were not managing their information well.

But there were some reasons why public agencies may be more vulnerable.

The way government departments interacted with people was less controlled, and relied heavily on email.

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- David Beckham, who announced his retirement from football during the week, is the only English player to win league titles in four different countries.

The 38-year-old won titles in England (Manchester United), Spain (Real Madrid), USA (LA Galaxy) and most recently, France, with Paris SaintGermain.

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- Ross Taylor, the man of four first names, chalked up his 100th first-class cricket appearance when he set foot on Lord’s in the Black Caps’ first test against England on Thursday night. The 29-year-old has amassed more than 6500 runs in 99 previous appearances at an average of 40.78 with 14 tons.

David Beckham difference and goals scored if time) to wrap up their series 4-1. Chelsea draws 0-0 and Arsenal James also knocked out the Bulls wins 2-1 in the final round of in 2011 and did the job in 2010 matches. in his last season with Cleveland.

- On the flipside of - West Tigers fivethe percentages, there was a - The last time the eighth Benji Marshall had played 99.8 per cent chance the Toronto Blues beat the Crusaders in 186 NRL games heading in to this Maple Leafs would beat the Christchurch was nine years ago. weekend’s round and only four of Boston Bruins when they led 4-2 The Blues’ 38-29 win in 2004 was them were from the bench. But with 90 second left in their NHL memorable for Carlos Spencer’s the long-time Tiger was sensaplayoff series on Tuesday. But cocky behaviour, late try and bril- tionally dropped to the pine this the Bruins came back and won in liant sideline conversion to deny week as coach Mick Potter looks overtime to win game seven and the Crusaders a bonus point. for a way to spark his struggling knock out the Canadian team.

Blues wing Rupeni Caucaunibuca side. also scored a hat-trick.

- Kiwi heavyweight Joseph - There is a 0.96 per Parker won all six rounds as he - For three of the last four cent chance Premier League pair beat compatriot Brice Ritani-Coe seasons, the Chicago Bulls have Chelsea and Tottenham will have at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Los been dumped out of the NBA to play off for third place and Angeles today. Parker, who used playoffs by LeBron James. James automatic qualification for the the bout as a warm-up for his and his Miami Heat beat the Champions League. The teams clash with Francois Botha, won Bulls 94-91 on Thursday (NZ will finish level on points, goal the fight unanimously in front of

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- After adding to his prize scalps with the wickets of Alastair Cook and Jonathon Trott on Thursday night, New Zealand left-armer Trent Boult now has 43 wickets in 14 tests. Included among that number are some of cricket’s best - Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Michael Hussey and Chris Gayle.

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- Warriors second-rower Feleti Mateo signed a new threeyear deal with the club on Thursday, which will see him remain at Mt Smart Stadium until the end of 2016. The 29-year-old, who plays his 150th NRL game against Penrith on Saturday night, had been off contract at the end of the season.

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Set of six from the NRL

By Michael Brown

Tomkins time A UK bookmaker might have closed the market on Sam Tomkins joining the Warriors, refusing to accept any more bets on which club the 24-year-old will head to next year, but it’s still far from a done deal. One insider claimed the Warriors were a “50/50 chance” of snaring a player rated as the best in the UK Super League. The club will have to fork out big money for the 24-year-old, especially considering they would need to play what is effectively a transfer fee to Wigan, but have room under a growing salary cap. The Titans, Roosters and Dragons are also reportedly chasing Tomkins. #

Forgive my sins

Why does the NRL have such an aversion to the use of the sin bin?

The NRL’s competition committee recently met to discuss the

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topic and rejected the use of the sin bin for repeated incidents of foul play. Why? It is a very effective tool in rugby, immediately penalising a team for careless or deliberate offending. Placing a player on report and leaving it up to the judiciary to decide is a cop out and does little to benefit the team on the receiving end of transgressions, especially if they have lost a player to injury as a result of the incident. #

Pink Warriors

The Warriors will look pretty in pink next weekend when they host the Knights at Mt Smart Stadium as part of the annual Women in League Round, which recognises and celebrates the role women play in rugby league across all levels of the game. Most activities centre around this weekend’s action but the Warriors will wait until they next play at home and are one of six teams who will wear pink to mark the occasion.

Halfback Shaun Johnson will go one step further by Sam Tomkins

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also wearing pink boots. Female participation in rugby league is at record levels following a 20 per cent increase in female registrations in Australia in 2012 (5801 up from 4814) and a 100 per cent increase in registered female coaches (172 in 2012). There are also six women on NRL club boards and 19 in senior executive positions and 41 per cent of all club members are female (88,15). #

Family affair

It hasn’t been a great week for some in the Marshall household, with Benji Marshall benched for tonight’s match against the Storm, but it has gone OK for his little brother Jeremy MarshallKing, who helped his Balmain Tigers win the Australian under18s title. The 17-year-old halfback had also been a key member of Balmain’s SG Ball grand final win a week earlier. The youngest of the Marshall boys doesn’t seem fazed by comparisons with Benji “It’s all right,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald. “I just play my game. It doesn’t worry me.” - but it hasn’t panned out as well as middle brother Jordan might have liked after his career stalled at under-20s level. #

The Daley grind

Comparisons can be flattering but also dangerous in sport and on Wednesday Warriors coach Matt Elliott compared Carlos

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Tuimavave to the great Laurie Daley. Tuimavave will make his second start of the season on Saturday night, and his seventh overall, when he lines up in the centres. Daley played nearly 250 games for Canberra, and more than 20 for both NSW and Australia. “I’m a massive Carlos Tuimavave fan,” Elliott enthused.

“I think he’s a first-grader. I see his progression, and I’m not getting carried away with similarities, but a bit like Laurie Daley. He’ll start his career as a centre and he’ll progress inwards from there. But he’s a guy with plenty of class.” #

Game of the week

A couple of weeks ago many might have foreseen another grand final being played between the Storm and Sea Eagles but some might not now be so sure as they’ve been overtaken by the Rabbitohs and Roosters.

Incredibly, the previously impenetrable Storm have lost their last two against unfancied teams Canberra (24-20) and Penrith (12-10) and coach Craig Bellamy said his players “just didn’t look excited about being here”. It’s hard to imagine Bellamy using such clean language at training this week. For their part, Manly have lost two of their last three - admittedly against good sides - and sneaked past the Dragons 24-18 after jumping out to an early 18-0 lead.

“Dan’s tutor says his art is improving in leaps and bounds” - Margaret H

“I’m bewildered, I’m angry and I’m upset at the false suggestions I’ve been involved in any wrongdoing.” - Australian paceman SHAUN TAIT addresses unsubstantiated rumours that circulated via social media that he was involved in spot-fixing, of which three of his Rajasthan IPL teammates have been accused.

* * * * “If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club, Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times, and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy.

I’m fortunate to have realised those dreams.” - Retiring soccer superstar DAVID BECKHAM.

* * * * “We don’t have the recruiting officer called the immigration department, recruiting fans for Western Sydney Wanderers. We don’t have that on our side.” Greater Western Sydney coach KEVIN SHEEDY attempting to explain the lack of interest in his expansion side.

* * * * “Kevin Sheedy’s comments are a disgrace to this country, a throwback to the dark old days of anti-immigration and the sheilas, wogs and poofters mentality that football fought against for so long. They reek of ignorance towards what modern Australia is all about.” - Former Socceroo turned football commentator CRAIG FOSTER reacts to Sheedy’s words.

* * * * “It’s hard to make comment on that at the moment and I think the most important thing is that Kurtley’s welfare is foremost in everyone’s minds and we’ll have to wait and see how things turn out.” - Rebels coach DAMIEN HILL isn’t sure whether troubled Wallaby Kurtley Beale will play for the club again.

* * * * “I can’t remember seeing, at halftime, as many blank eyes.

They just didn’t look excited about being here. It’s something new to us.” Melbourne Storm coach CRAIG BELLAMY says the NRL premiers need their hunger back after consecutive defeats.

* * * * “We’ve talked a big game about success at the Olympics, and now it’s time to back that up. In my opinion, it’s not about what we say - it’s about what we do.” BRENDAN JOYCE, the new coach of Australia’s women’s basketball team on their bid for Olympic gold.

* * * * “That’s probably the main thing I’ve been copping in the gym.

They’re saying: `This guy looks like you, but where are your muscles?’ I haven’t seen a bigger man. He’s just so ripped. I don’t know how else to put it.” - West Coast AFL big man NIC NAITANUI on North Melbourne’s Sudanese counterpart Majak Daw. - AAP

“Climate change!! - A minute ago this was snow!”

- Joe F

“Very cool, practising my gymnastics by the sea . . .”

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By Jonathan Leask Allenton bowler Sandra Keith took out the top prize for a second year in a row but there was plenty of variety among the other winners at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards last night.

A big year on two wheels had cyclist Alex Hooper honoured as the outstanding junior sportsman out of a class field of nominations.

Hooper represented the New Zealand Junior Track Cycling team in the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Adelaide, placing fourth in the under 19 1km time trial and was then named in the New Zealand junior team that is preparing for the UCI World Juniors in Glasgow.

He also won the under 19 individual pursuit and the kilo time trial at the New Zealand Track Championships and placed third in the team sprint.

The outstanding coach of the year was Carl Gordon, who was selected to coach the New Zealand team at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival and the New Zealand team at the New Zealand and Australian open Water development competition, both in Sydney. His national recognition came on the back of another strong year as coach of the Ashburton Swim Team, gaining numerous top 10 places at national events with five of his swimmers winning national age group titles.

He also assisted triathletes and ironman competitors to national and international success.

An unbeaten season had the Mid Canterbury Senior Men’s Hockey Team named the outstanding senior sports team.

The Mid Canterbury men were unbeaten for the second straight year, retaining the Ian Smith Trophy and the southern region’s minor association’s tournament in Cromwell where they had five players named in the Southern Minors team. They also retained the Taylor Shield, beating South Canterbury 5-2 and also retained the Lindsay Aldridge Trophy, beating the West Coast 4-1 in Greymouth.

The outstanding junior team of the year was the Ashburton College Ashburton College girls’ under 17 double of Kate Hayman and Georgia Lysaght.

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To see more or purchase photos winning silver in the under 17 South Island Open Championship and a bronze in the under 19 women’s coxless pair.

At the South Island Secondary Schools’ tournment they won silver in the under 17s before they capped off the season by winning bronze at the Maadi Cup New Zealand National Secondary Schools’ Championships at Lake Karapiro.

Kevin Opele was the outstanding senior official after a busy year with a whistle in hand.

Opele officiated at the 2012 Tag Football World Cup and was ranked number two in the world.

In his first season of senior rugby referee he was named Mid Canterbury referee of the year, was called up to referee in the Heartland Championship and also refereed at the National Sevens Tournament in Queenstown. He also refereed representative level rugby league and touch.

Netball umpire Livvie Kennedy was named the outstanding junior official after a year that had her selected into the Netball New Zealand under 19 national talent camp in Cambridge.

Jessica Barlow-Todd was the outstanding all-round athlete after she attended the National Track Cycling Championships, under 13 basketball nationals and the national schools’ duathlon championship.

The outstanding athlete with a disability went to the Special Olympics Mid Canterbury Team, who had swimmers and a bocce team at the upper South Island Championships in Nelson and all received medals.

Waireka Croquet Club stalwart Raylene Phillips was the last award winner, receiving the Robilliard Trophy for service to sport.

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Taking aim at top title Grading is out of the way and the Mid Canterbury senior netball season gets serious today as the top eight sides begin their next challenge. Over the next seven weeks the sides square off in the senior A round robin with the goal of being in the top six to then play off in the premier grade with a shot at being the top team by season’s end. Guardian sports reporter Jonathan Leask takes a look at the eight contenders.

n Celtic A Gina Taylor, Rachel MacGregor, Debbie Summerfield, Emma Doyle, Amanda Ward, Olivia Hutchinson, Hayley Murphy, Ashley Bradley. Coach Angela Leadley

Kelsey Ashworth - United A

Celtic A have won the first senior A round over the past two season and made the premier final on both occasions but were unable to defend their 2011 title falling to Methven.

Rachel MacGregor will lead the team and is capable of filling any bib on the court with younger sister Debbie Summerfield in the mid court.

The absence of Lynda Summerfield has two new recruits in line to fill the hole in the shooting circle in Hayley Murphy and Amanda Ward.

Olivia Hutchinson (nee McDonald) and Gina Taylor form an imposing defensive duo, while the other new face is Ashley Bradley.

“It’s good to see some new blood coming into the team and they have fitted in quiet nicely,” Celtic coach Angela Leadley said.

“We have a lot of versatile players and that versatility has meant we haven’t settled on the positions yet.”

n College A Ashleigh Bell, Kate Benny, Chelsea Corbett, Beth Jopson, Kaitlyn Nepe, Ella Robertson, Danyelle Lusty, Sophie Congdon, Livvie Kennedy. Coach Angela Mitchell Former Silver Fern shooter Angela Mitchell takes over from Jodene Lowe and has the luxury of an experienced side to start with.

Most year’s College A teams put out a newlook team but this year they have retained five of their starters.

Chelsea Corbett and Kate Benny were an accurate shooting partnership with Ella Robertson running the mid court and Kaitlyn Nepe patrolling the defensive circle.

“I’m lucky enough to have a few girls that played regularly in last year’s side so the new players can draw on their experience,” Mitchell said.

The “new players” have come up from College B team that also made the senior A last year.

“The girls from the Bs have stepped up this year and they got a taste of it last year.

We have a lot of opportunities with the team outside of the Mid Canterbury competition and our goal is consistency.

“We aim to be firing in time for the South Islands which also coincide with the local competition.”

n College B Tessa Morrison, Kate Lloyd, Olivia Cunneen, Katherine Turton, Amanda Fleming, Brittney Butler, Stacey Hopwood, Emily Hickman, Ella Sinclair. Coach Kaye Kennedy The College B team was a surprise package through grading but coach Kaye Kennedy is hoping for a more consistent performance from her young side.

“It’s a young team with more than half new from last year but there is plenty of talent in the side,” Kennedy said.

“It will be a big challenge and stepping up to A grade level is hard but I think we can be competitive and give a few teams a fright.”

Among the squad’s new additions are New Zealand under 16 basketball representative Emily Hickman and under 17 triallists Tessa Morrison and Kate Lloyd.

“They are a skillful trio and it means we have some tall timber at both ends of the court which is advantageous in the open grade.”

Katherine Turton has dropped down from the A team but has also had a positional change moving from shoot to defence, with Stacey Hopwood and Brittney Butler again forming the shooting combination.

n Hampstead A Amy Ferguson, Charlotte Sampson, Hannah Spence, Kerry Withell, Kirsty Naish, Meg Ashworth, Nerida Jemmett, Nicole Hands.

Coach Priscilla McLaren and Lynda Scott Hampstead A welcomes back some familiar experienced faces to the 2013 side.

Goal shoot Amy Ferguson and mid-courter Kirsty Naish come back into the side to compliment an already experienced line-up.

The pair have both been absent for two seasons and their return bolsters what was already a capable squad.

The versatile Charlotte Sampson is the other new addition, mixing in with the talented Lizzy Bell in the mid-court. Meg Ashworth is the rookie of the team, looking to build on her strong debut senior season last year.

Hannah Spence, Kerry Withell, Nerida Jemmett and Nicole Hands (nee Ferguson) boast a wealth of experience throughout the court and the return of Ferguson and Naish makes Hampstead a real title contender.

“We ended up third last year but I think this year’s side has the potential to go further and be one of the top sides if not the top side,” Hampstead coach Lynda Scott said.

n Hampstead B Andre Bennett, Carmeena Heney, Jazz Leonard, Kari Graham, Kellie Wilson, Louise Opele, Nicole Spicer, Stacey Fulton. Coach Cindy Meadows Hampstead B scraped into senior A netball but want to prove they deserve to be there.

“That’s the plan,” Hampstead B’s Carmeena Heney said.

“We haven’t got anything to lose but when we pull it together we can actually play some pretty good netball.”

Hampstead B is a bit of mixed bag with new and old players across the court.

Kari Graham has dropped down from the As and can play through the court. Jazz Leonard and Kellie Wilson will take care of the shooting, Stacey Fulton, Louise Opele and Heney doing the defence.

“There’s a bit of a mixture in there.

Experienced and new players to the team but it’s almost a new side from last year.”

n Methven A Leanne Clemens, Rebecca Robinson, Becky Marett, Sally Williams, Amy Markillie, Sarah Paton, Kate Cairns, Dakota Johanson, Sarah Hewson. Coach Dianne McTigue Defending premiers Methven A welcome back the core of their 2012 squad as they look to be the first side to successfully defend the title in over 10 years.

“We have a core of the squad back and we are strong through the court but it will be a matter of getting it to all come together,” Methven coach Dianne McTigue said.

“We started slowly last year and came right when it mattered but we want consistency from the start.”

Sally Williams and Kate Cairns from a formidable defensive pairing and at the other end of the court Leanne Clemens and Rebecca Robinson developed into a strong combination last season. The side will lose Sarah Hewson from the midcourt mid-season but McTigue believes they have the depth to cover her impending departure.

n Rakaia A Brans Surridge, Lara Reihana, Shannon Vidler, Priscilla Attenburg, Natasha Cook, Kimberley Robinson, Olivia Breading. Coach Sina Mead Rakaia A returns to the top flight with a fresh faced squad.

“We do have a lot of new players but still have a few of the experienced ones in there to give it a good mixture,” Rakaia assistant coach

Tania Jackways said. The vast experience of Brans Surridge will be called upon to lead the relatively young side.

“Brans has been the rock of the team for a while. She is a strong defender and can also shoot the goals but she will lead the team from anywhere.”

Priscilla Attenburg and Lara Reihana will operate the mid court while the new players will feature at either end of the court.

Olivia Breading and Shannon Vidler, the team’s youngest player, are players that return to the Rakaia club but are new to the senior ranks while Kimberley Robinson is a new addition to the club, with all three able to play across the court.

“We have players that can play a lot of positions.”

n United A Victoria Shaw, Sonia Bishop, Susan Geddes, Hannah Blair, Claire Tappin, Caitlin Adlam, Sarah Tait, Kelsey Ashworth. Coach Karla Newlands United A were the dark horse last season, making it to the premier semi-finals and they will again pose a big threat in 2013.

United has retained the majority of their squad which offers a mix of youth and experience. Young shooter Caitlin Adlam will be looking to continue her development paired with the experienced Sonia Bishop. Claire Tappin returns to the defence to join up with Hannah Blair and Susan Geddes forms the link in the midcourt.

But Kelsey Ashworth is the key cog in the United mid-court, as well as playing for Halswell in the Christchurch premier competition this year.

“She is a dynamic player that when she’s on court everyone else just lifts,” United coach Karla Newlands said. “She’s really fit this year and has been keeping everyone on their toes.

With the majority of the squad back we have some continuity.”

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Sally Williams - Methven A Kirsty Naish - Hampstead A

Jazz Leonard - Hampstead B

Chelsea Corbett - College A

Olivia Hutchinson - Celtic A

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ootball megastar David Beckham is to retire after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport.

The former England captain, 38, made the announcement shortly after winning the Ligue 1 title with French giants Paris Saint-Germain, which made him the first Englishman to win league championships in four different countries.

He bows out from the game at the same time as his former Manchester United mentor Alex Ferguson, who handed Beckham his professional debut in 1992 and thereby launched one of the most newsworthy careers in the history of the English game.

Beckham went on to play for Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan, as well as PSG, and won 115 caps for England in an unprecedented feat for an outfield player.

“I’m thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level,” Beckham said.

“If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club, Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over 100 times, and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy.

“I’m fortunate to have realised those dreams.”

Blessed with an extraordinarily accurate right foot, Beckham was renowned for his dead-ball prowess and his seemingly limitless reserves of stamina.

He won six league titles, two FA Cups and the 1999 Champions League with United, creating both injury-time goals as Ferguson’s side stormed back to beat Bayern Munich

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2-1 in the final, before joining Madrid in 2003, where he won the Spanish league title four years later.

Beckham moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and won two MLS Cup titles with the Galaxy, but he spent two loan spells at Milan and then returned to Europe in January this year, when he signed a short-term deal with PSG. He is fondly remembered for his exploits in an England shirt, having captained his country for six years and played at three World Cups.

“I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players, I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country,” he said.

Beckham’s global celebrity also turned him into a one-man

marketing phenomenon with a glut of lucrative endorsements.

He has long-standing sponsorship deals with firms including Adidas, Armani and Samsung and is believed to share a £200 million ($A310 million) fortune with his wife, Victoria, the pop-star-turnedfashion-designer and mother of his four children.

However, he said he wanted to be remembered as a sportsman, rather than a celebrity.

“I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer, someone with passion for the game and every time I stepped onto the pitch, I’ve given everything I have, because that’s how I feel,” he told Sky Sports News.

“People have looked at other things that have happened in my career and sometimes that’s overshadowed what I’ve

achieved on the pitch. As much as I say that doesn’t hurt me, it does.”

Football Association chairman David Bernstein described Beckham as “an iconic figure”, while former United team-mate and close friend Gary Neville saluted his impact on English football.

“He had incredible stamina and energy. He was a joy to play with,” said Neville.

“And when you think back on the way football has changed over the last 22 years, he has probably been the most influential player in that time out of England in terms of transforming football.”

England manager Roy Hodgson said he hoped Beckham would remain in the game.

“I’m rather hoping we’ll be able to keep him in football

because we can really benefit from his experience, we can really benefit from his charisma and we certainly benefit from the magnificent past he has had as a football player,” he said.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said: “It’s the end of a chapter of an amazing story. David grew up as a football loving child and achieved his dreams, and unquestionably inspired millions of boys and girls to try and do the same.”

As one of Britain’s most recognisable figures, Beckham also worked as an ambassador for last year’s London Olympics and carried the Olympic flame to the opening ceremony in a glitzy speedboat ride down the River Thames.

He is due to play his final game for PSG at Lorient’s Stade du Moustoir on May 26. - AFP

Hurricanes fall further out of race

By Daniel Richardson If the Hurricanes somehow qualify for this year’s Super Rugby play-offs it will be down to good luck and the results of others rather than their own doing.

Mark Hammett’s men made life tougher for themselves as they went down 17-12 to the Chiefs in Wellington last night and with four games to go plus the bye, the top six looks a long way off.

At the final whistle last night they were down in ninth place on the ladder but could finish the weekend as low as 11th depending on how other results fall.

The Hurricanes managed to keep their season alive last week with a win over the Cheetahs but ran out of puff against the high-flying Chiefs at the Cake Tin. The first 10 minutes was an entertaining stanza as both sides threw the ball around

The Hurricanes managed to keep their season alive last week with a win over the Cheetahs but ran out of puff against the high-flying Chiefs at the Cake Tin despite the wet conditions, although the points scoring was limited to a shoot-out between each team’s five-eighths.

Chiefs pivot Aaron Cruden and Hurricanes first-five Beauden Barrett are locked in a duel to prove who should be Dan Carter’s back-up for the All Blacks this year.

Cruden has the obvious edge given he has more experience and has been the preferred deputy in recent seasons but Barrett is nipping at his heels and has looked assured in recent weeks for the Hurricanes.

In a penalty-laden opening 40 minutes, Cruden kicked four attempts at goal, while Barrett

added three as the sides left for a rest with the Chiefs in front 12-9.

There were few highlights in the opening spell, although some bone-jarring tackles did welcome a few players in to the game.

Chiefs halfback Tawera KerrBarlow looked destined to score in the 35th minute but a brilliant cover tackle from Jack Lam saved the Hurricanes’ bacon.

Kerr-Barlow was the recipient of some good work from Charlie Ngatai who busted through a couple of tackles to make a clean line break before finding Liam Messam who handed the ball on to the No 9 but Kerr-

Barlow couldn’t find the chalk.

Despite the early entertainment the game meandered in to an – at times – ugly affair with plenty of knock-ons, errors and mediocre kicking options on attack.

Part of it could be put down to the greasy conditions but quite often the biggest problem was poor decision-making from both sides.

The game finally kicked in to life when Tanerau Latimer scored the first try of the game in the 55th minute when a TJ Perenara kick was charged down from a defensive lineout.

Kerr-Barlow snapped up the loose ball and found Latimer who dotted down and gave the Chiefs a healthy 17-9 advantage as the game moved in to the final quarter.

Latimer was only a late inclusion to start the game as regular openside Sam Cane was scratched during the week due to a back strain.

Down on the scoreboard the Hurricanes began to play with

more urgency but struggled to punch holes in a swarming Chiefs’ defence who made their tackles with great efficiency during the second half.

As the game wore on the home side appeared to run out of options as they struggled to find a way through against the defending champions, who produced a workman-like performance, which was all that was required considering the conditions.

Barrett only managed to add another penalty, which wasn’t enough for the Hurricanes.

Giant prop Ben Tameifuna was sent to the sin bin for the final 10 minutes of the contest but the Chiefs showed great heart to hold on.

Next week the Hurricanes have the safety of the bye, while the Chiefs host the Crusaders in Hamilton next Friday night.

Chiefs 17 (Tanerau Latimer try; Aaron Cruden 4 pens) Hurricanes 12 (Beauden Barrett 4 pens) HT: 12-9 - APNZ

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Howlett always destined for success Career built on speed

By Patrick McKendry

LEFT: Howlett chases down another try for Irish club Munster against French side Racing Metro earlier this year.

RIGHT: Doug Howlett running in a try for the All Blacks at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Doug Howlett, the former mop-haired speedster with a knack for scoring tries at any level of the game, was always destined for success.

Having announced his retirement at the age of 34 due to a shoulder injury which hasn’t responded to surgery, he can look back on a career full of highlights and one built on his best attribute speed.

The Auckland Grammar head prefect was an excellent sprinter in his youth – he clocked 10.68sec for the 100m – and made his first-class rugby debut at the age of 18 for Auckland. In 1997 he scored a hat-trick in his first Super Rugby appearance.

He is still the top tryscorer in Super Rugby with 59 during his time with the Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders, but is best known for his exploits for the All Blacks, for whom he scored 49 tries i n 62 tests between 2000 and 2007, which is still a record. He overtook Christian Cullen as the All Blacks’ top tryscorer at the 2007 World Cup. One of his biggest lowlights came that year following New Zealand’s World Cup quarter-final loss to France when he was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage at Heathrow Airport.

He admitted to jumping on parked cars while intoxicated, leading to an apology and fine.

Howlett debuted for the All Blacks in 2000 against Tonga, scoring two tries. He scored an average of four points a game for during his test career, a remarkable feat for a non-goalkicker.

His scoring rates were particularly good against Australia, with eight tries in 12 tests, and Wales with five in four tests.

In 2008 he won the Heineken Cup in his first season with Irish heavyweights Munster, and

he will remain in Cork with his wife and three children. He was capped more than 100 times for Munster.

Howlett’s retirement was described by the Irish Times as a blow for the club and Kiwi coach Rob Penney.

Howlett suggested to the newspaper recently he was interested in coaching, but also business, once he hung up his boots.

“I think a combination of the two, at what level coaching I don’t know but certainly after so long in the game that’s what I know and I’m confident talking about it and I think I’ve got a lot to offer,” he said. “So at some level there will be an involvement.”

Howlett played for Munster against the All Blacks at Limerick’s Thomond Stadium in 2008 and played a small part in his former team’s 18-16 victory.

His missed tackle on Joe Rokocoko in the final minutes allowed the All Blacks to escape with a win and avoid a repeat of Munster’s famous triumph in 1978.

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Budget almost a non-event Coen Lammers editor

T

he annual budget is quickly losing its lustre of the past.

The announcement of the Government’s spending of billions of taxpayers’ money will always be an important day, but Thursday’s Budget was almost a non-event.

There were a few morsels for the media commentators to nibble on but it lacks surprises or first round of goodie bags to lure voters ahead of next year’s election.

The dour, no-frills budget was delivered by the best man possible, Finance Minister Bill English, the closest thing New Zealand has seen to Mr Scrooge, turning every dime before he spends it.

The National-led Government remains totally focused on debt reduction to put New Zealand in a stable place ahead of future international financial turmoil.

Many groups who expected a hand-out were disappointed and some areas with urgent needs, like agencies addressing child poverty, should have received a Many groups bigger slice of the pie. who expected If you are in a hand-out were Government and the disappointed economy and some with starts showing early signs urgent needs of recovery, should have it must be tempting to received a bigger start handing out a few slice of cheques or the pie launch worthwhile projects that have been lurking in the bottom drawer.

Instead Mr English and his boss John Key remain utterly focused on reducing debt and getting their books back into surplus by next year, even if that predicted $75 million is just a drop in the financial ocean.

But as they say, a win is a win, and even the smallest surplus is better than more debt.

The opposition parties fundamentally disagree on this point and want the Government to be more pro-active and spend more money on a range of social issues haunting this country.

And they are willing “to print more money’’ as Mr Key put it on Thursday, and take on more debt.

Few Kiwis will disagree with the Greens and Labour that certain areas deserve more money, but many will feel uncomfortable taking on more debt to achieve these goals.

Households and businesses throughout New Zealand were forced to slowly crawl their way out of debt caused by the global financial crisis and a topsy-turvy housing market.

Kiwis have learned the hard way that it takes discipline to keep ourselves financially afloat and save a few dollars, and many would be disappointed if our Government did not show the same restraint.

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ollowing Methven’s scarecrow trail, the last thing I expected was for nursery rhyme stars to move in with me, but while the straw figures are now long gone, it seems some of the critters are here to stay.

Three, to be exact, although they appeared to have had cataract surgery as they were definitely not blind.

Cooler weather and weatherboard houses seem to be a recipe for mice around here, which has been a new experience.

While we had plenty of mice in my flat in Auckland, they were all of the computer-gaming variety, so my experience of the rodents was limited to nursery rhymes about blind ones and the film Stuart Little.

The real life version is nothing like in a story book or a nursery rhyme.

Instead, our first encounter was more like a scene from a horror movie.

It went something like this: Dark and stormy night. Protagonist home alone, minding her own business. Mysterious zombie scratching sounds heard. No sign of source.

Protagonist left wondering if she has gone mad until suddenly a hoard of rodents batter down the door and devour her whole.

Okay, so the last scene may be a slight embellishment, but the discovery of droppings after a spooky sleepless night sealed the deal – it was time to buy a mouse trap.

I don’t have the best track record with traps. Last time I dealt with one it

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was to dispose of the rat in my parents’ attic. Dispose of it I did, but I was subsequently discharged from pest duty after throwing away Dad’s best trap, rat entwined.

I resolved that this time, I would get it right.

The mouse traps available at the local hardware store looked more like giant

clothes pegs than a pest control device, with their moulded grey plastic, spring loaded action and no-touch release.

At first I was rather suspicious as they didn’t look very sensitive. Then I made the mistake of putting my finger in the vicinity of the jaws whilst taking one off the shelf, and all my fears were eclipsed by a shooting pain.

While testing a trap with your fingers may not be the preferred method of ascertaining function, any doubts as to its effectiveness were allayed.

Three mice later, the traps are still going strong and the night time noises have ceased.

While mice are an autumn fact of life down here, I’m still hoping that the only mouse in our place from now on stays firmly attached to the computer.

Still, it might pay to keep a carving knife handy, just in case...

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Dollar dips

By Tina Morrison

The New Zealand dollar slumped to its lowest this year on expectations an improving US economy may prompt its central bank to end its quantitative easing policy this year.

The kiwi fell to 81.58 US cents from 82.48 cents at 5pm yesterday. The local currency earlier touched 81.37 cents, its lowest level since November 21 when it traded at 81.08 cents. The trade-weighted index dropped to 77.05 from 77.60 yesterday.

The US currency has been buoyed by suggestions the Federal Reserve may end its policy of buying US$85 billion of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities each month to boost growth. John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said in a speech the central bank could begin reducing the pace of securities purchases as early as the northern hemisphere summer, calling a halt to the programme some time late this year.

The New Zealand dollar dropped following the comments, said Imre Speizer, senior markets strategist at Westpac Bank.

“Dialling back quantitative easing means a US dollar bounce and a kiwi fall,” he said.

Speizer expects the New Zealand dollar may drop to as low as 78 US cents.

- APNZ Photo Kirsty Clay 150513-KC-020

Elizabeth Armstrong checks out the kitchen in one of the new villas at Terrace View Retirement Village.

Retirement villas ready for occupants The first three villas at Terrace View Retirement Village are finished, furnished and ready to sell.

The villas are the first units to be completed in the village which will eventually provide a range of accommodation from independent living to full care.

The first stage will open with villas, apartments, a resthome and a community centre. Stage two will follow with hospital and palliative care facilities.

A steady stream of people turned out to several open days at the complex and one villa was sold on the first day of viewing. Several apartments have also been sold and bookings have already been made for resthome beds, sales agent Jill Quaid said.

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“We’ve had some great feedback and some very genuine interest,” she said.

The villas are sold under an occupation right agreement and owners pay a set fee each week to the village as a maintenance contract to cover insurance, rates, gardening and window cleaning.

Terrace View is built on five acres of land on Carters Terrace, running down to parkland alongside the Ashburton River and is scheduled to open in October.

It is estimated to cost more than $20 million to complete and when it is fully operational more than 100 jobs will be created.

Complex manager Karen Harris will begin employing staff next month.

Power rebound drives producer price gain New Zealand producers’ input and output prices posted the biggest gains in almost two years in the first quarter, driven by a rebound in electricity prices and higher prices for dairy manufacturers.

Producer input prices, which are a measure of wholesale inflation, rose 0.8 per cent in the first quarter from three months earlier, according to Statistics New Zealand. Output prices also rose 0.8 per cent. They were the biggest increases since the second quarter of 2011.

Electricity and gas input prices jumped 15.1 per cent, snapping two quarters of decline, which the statistician said was mainly due to higher power generation prices in the face of lower lake levels.

The output price index for electricity and gas gained 12.5 per cent, driven by higher generation prices and spot-market conditions.

Electricity and gas input prices fell 0.4 per cent in the year through

March, while output prices rose 1.4 per cent.

Dairy manufacturing input prices rose 4.5 per cent in the first quarter, reflecting higher prices for raw milk, while on an annual basis prices dropped 2.7 per cent. Dairy output prices rose 5.7 per cent in the latest quarter, after six straight quarterly declines, reflecting higher export prices for milk powder.

Prices of dairy products reached a record high last month, based on the GlobalDairyTrade GDT-TWI Price Index.

The dairy cattle farming outputs index rose 5 per cent in the first quarter, reflecting higher farm gate milk prices received by dairy farmers. The index fell 7.7 per cent in the year, the seventh straight annual decline.

The sheep, beef cattle and grain farming output index fell 7.8 per cent in the quarter and 11.5 per cent in the year, the fourth annual decline.

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Beer and cigs or your own digs?

T

he New Zealand Herald recently reported the results of a survey into the spending habits of Kiwis.

The headline result was that nearly half (44 per cent) of New Zealanders are living day-to-day without any savings to fall back on.

The article attracted discussion on talkback radio and in other news media. The commentary indicated this situation was especially prevalent for young people and women.

It is logical that this would be the case for young people. They have not had many years in the workforce to build up savings or to climb very far up the corporate pay scale. However, young people do have the greatest advantage of all – time.

They have time on their side

to invest whatever savings they can make and gain the benefit of compounding interest as the years pass.

We often hear from people who say they were fortunate to have parents who instilled a savings habit in them.

The good news was that nearly two-thirds of people said they not only had a budget, but stuck to it.

Interestingly, Brian Pethybridge of The North Shore Budgeting Service said most people require only about three changes to balance a budget: “It can be something like smokes, alcohol, Sky TV, or little things that add up,” he said.

If smokes, booze and TV are for most people the difference between saving and not saving, then that’s great news.

In our opinion, all three are luxuries that should be the first things to go when money is tight.

For example, the one-packet-a-day smoker spends about $7500 a year. If they kicked their habit and put the money into repaying their mortgage – or put it into KiwiSaver – as a result of the effect of compound interest, after 20 years those savings would have grown to about $250,000 (enough to buy a modest home in the provinces).

Over that 20-year period, the person spending say $40 a week on booze and nightclubs would be giving up $60,000 and the Sky subscriber would be giving up another $30,000 or so.

The total of these three spending vices is about

$340,000 over 20 years. It’s no wonder those who smoke and drink while watching payTV are not saving and will always live day-to-day and be included in New Zealand’s “poverty” statistics.

Of course, there are many more ways to save money – and literally hundreds of ideas posted on www.oilyrag.co.nz.

Most of the tips are as simple as switching power providers to take advantage of the competition in the retail power market, or changing from premium brands to house brands in everyday grocery items.

In most cases the only differences between the brands is the packaging and the price – the product inside is often pretty much the same.

A few other interesting

points come from the survey about banking habits.

More than half of the population no longer has a cheque book – clearly reflecting the age of internet banking – and 13 per cent of those questioned said they had been able to negotiate lower fees or interest from their bank.

That’s also good news and shows how competitive the banking industry now is. It’s clearly time for the other 87 per cent of New Zealand to have a chat with their bank manager about the fees and interest rates they’re being charged.

Frank and Muriel Newman are the authors of Living Off the Smell of an Oily Rag in NZ. Readers can submit their oily rag tips at www.oilyrag.co.nz

Consumer confidence gains in May

By Paul McBeth New Zealand consumers continued to get more optimistic this month as rising house prices and an improving labour market underpinned the rosier outlook.

The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose 4.5 points to 123.7, with more respondents in the survey feeling better off financially than they did a year ago, the first positive reading since March 2008.

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The current conditions index advanced 4 points to 123 and future conditions gained 5 points to 124.

“Lifting business confidence had earlier signalled the economy was picking up, but now the baton has been passed to the consumer,” ANZ New Zealand chief economist Cameron Bagrie said in his report. “The question is how durable a sentiment-led pick-up in consumer spending can be in the absence of an income generation backbone.”

Government data this week showed retail sales grew 0.5 percent in the first three months of the year as a sweltering summer kept a lid on people’s plans to buy new clothes ahead of winter.

The survey of 1,028 people, found a net 1 percent feel better off than a year ago, compared to a net 2 percent feeling worse off in April. A net 36 percent expect to be better off next year, up from 28 percent last month.

People were more upbeat about the economic outlook, with a

net 12 per cent more optimistic about the year ahead from 7 per cent, and a net 25 per cent upbeat about the economy five years out, compared to 24 percent in April.

A net 44 per cent of respondents said it’s a good time to buy big ticket items, up from 40 percent last month.

Government figures last month showed increasing discounting among retailers was one of the key ingredients in keeping the annual pace of inflation at 0.9

per cent, just below the Reserve Bank’s target band of between 1 percent and 3 percent.

Some 40 percent of major household appliances were discounted in the quarter, the biggest proportion, followed by audio-visual equipment with 36 percent marked down. A third of carpets and other floor coverings, and glassware, tableware and household utensils were discounted, and 29 per cent of women’s clothing was reduced.

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Finances continue to be a subject of much thought.

Despite your calculations, you may give in and buy that special item anyway.

TAurus 21 April - 21 May Let an optimistic outlook carry you through this day, even if you have news or gossip to contend with. It’s not a good idea to lend or borrow money from a friend as it might spoil your relationship in some way. You may find it hard to stint on luxuries, especially as you may be at your sensuous best. Try to set some limits if you possibly can.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June It may be time for a fresh start in your relationship with a boss, parent or authority figure. They may surprise you with an unexpected piece of news or a spontaneous decision that might make no sense. However, you’ll probably see where they’re coming from later. An intuitive hunch might encourage you to get in touch with an old friend or flame.

CAnCer 22 June - 23 July You have reason to feel exuberant, possibly because your social life is currently showing an upswing. The prospects for a nice weekend may encourage you to let your guard down and say something you shouldn’t.

Solo? Opportunities for romance seem plentiful, especially as you may be in the mood to reach out and make new connections.

Leo 24 July - 23 August Filled with drive and ambition, you seem ready to go that extra mile. Clear thinking and a sound and practical plan may go a long way to helping you get ahead.

A change of schedule with regard to a social event may work out well. Be careful though, as your words may have a powerful effect on your listeners. Try to empathize where possible.

VirGo 24 August - 23 September Your optimistic spirit, associated with support from others, assures you that progress can be made, especially if you’re doing something for the first time. Pay attention to detail though, as you may be tempted to gloss over an issue that needs greater focus. Reading about other countries or other people’s travel adventures may whet your appetite.

LibrA 24 September - 23 October You could be in two minds about which direction to take as you seem to have a number of choices open to you today. It’s a good time to pursue studies, especially if a subject seems to call out to you. Money through communications is possible.

Ideas about making your money work harder for you can be put into practice with deliberate caution.

sCorpio 24 October - 22 November If you take a friend to lunch, share ideas at work or do something nice for your partner or latest love interest, it can go well. The more you’re willing to cooperate or include others in your plans, the happier and more successful you can be.

You may have a desire to splash out on the spur of the moment, especially if it can help you gain greater information.

sAGiTTArius 23 November - 21 December The company of good friends may be just what you need to help you forget about work concerns or health issues. Keeping busy today may keep you physically active and motivated.

A walk in nature might be the answer to helping you keep calm and get you in the mood for some fun and good times with pals tonight.

A pleasant surprise may uplift you.

CApriCorn 22 December - 20 January Intimate relationships may fare better than group gettogethers. Taking a date or sweetheart out for a meal may be a good way to wind down and get over any disappointments. The accent is on enjoying yourself and taking time out of your busy schedule to do things that give you pleasure. Creative activities may be particularly rewarding.

AquArius 21 January - 19 February Home comforts may be very appealing today. Maybe this is the perfect time for a spot of DIY or sprucing up. If the desire to relax is there, perhaps you should give in to it. Romantic opportunities look promising. Friends and ideas may seem to call to you. Explore fresh options and consider involving yourself in anything with a cultural bias.

pisCes 20 February - 20 March You may turn to friends as a pick-me-up. If you need a boost, the people who really matter can lift you. You seem keen to reach out and chat, make connections and keep in touch. Perhaps doing so can help you forget about a troubling issue. There’s also plenty of support for you on the home front. An evening’s entertainment plan may work out well.

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Tornadoes rip through Texas Twelve tornadoes touched down in several small communities in Texas, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless.

Emergency responders were still searching for missing people.

Yesterday authorities combed through debris in Granbury, while residents awaited the chance to see what was left of their homes. Witnesses described two badly hit neighbourhoods as unrecognisable, with homes ripped from foundations and others merely rubble.

Granbury, southwest of Fort Worth, bore the brunt of the damage. The National Weather Service gave a preliminary estimate the violent system, saying a tornado in Granbury had wind speeds between 267km/h and 320km/h. Other tornadoes damaged nearby Cleburne and Millsap.

Granbury, southwest of Fort Worth, bore the brunt of the damage, as the exceptionally powerful tornado tore through two neighbourhoods.

Resident Elizabeth Tovar said fist-sized hail heralded the tornado’s arrival and prompted her and her family to hide in their bathroom.

“We were all, like, hugging in the bathtub and that’s when it started happening. I heard glass shattering and I knew my house was going,” Tovar said, shaking her head. “We looked up and ... the whole ceiling was gone.”

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Emergency personnel look through debris on near Granbury, Texas. Twelve tornadoes touched down in several small communities in Texas, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. liminary storm estimate was an EF-4, based on the Fujita tornado damage scale. An EF-5 is the most severe.

Those who saw the destruction in the city’s Rancho Brazos subdivision described it as unrecog-

nisable.

County Commissioner Steve Berry said he couldn’t tell one street from another — some homes were ripped from foundations, others reduced to rubble. Half of one home was torn

away while the other half was still standing, glasses and vases intact on shelves. Trees and debris were scattered across yards, and fences were flattened.

Sheriff Roger Deeds described the hunt for bodies in Granbury.

“Some were found in houses.

Some were found around houses,” Deeds said.

“There was a report that two of these people that they found were not even near their homes.

So we’re going to have to search the area out there.”

Seven people remain unaccounted and authorities hope they are with family or friends, Deeds said at a news conference.

Emergency responders were working to identify the six adult bodies that had been found, he said.

He said 37 injured people were treated at hospitals.

Harold Brooks, a meteorologist at the weather service’s severe storm lab in Norman, Oklahoma, said it was the latest into the month that the US has had to wait for its first significant tornadoes of the year.

Brooks said he would expect 2013 to be one of the least lethal tornado years since the agency started keeping records in 1954.

Utilities said about 20,000 homes and businesses in the region were without power.

Another tornado cut a milewide path through Cleburne, storm spotters told the National Weather Service.

Cleburne Mayor Scott Cain said that no one was killed or seriously hurt in the city of about 30,000 southeast of Granbury.

Nine people suffered minor injuries, and upward of 150 homes were damaged and another 50 were destroyed.

- AP

Pope Francis blasts Brothers arrested for ‘cult of money’ Mother’s Day shootings

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Pope Francis has denounced the global financial system, blasting the “cult of money” that he says is tyrannising the poor and turning humans into expendable consumer goods.

In his first major speech on the subject, Francis demanded that financial and political leaders reform the global financial system to make it more ethical and concerned for the common good.

He said: “Money has to serve, not to rule!”

It’s a message Francis delivered on many occasions when he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, and it’s one that was frequently stressed by retired Pope Benedict XVI. Francis, who has made clear the poor are his priority, made the comments as he greeted his first group of new ambassadors accredited to the Holy See. -AP

A second suspect was arrested yesterday in the New Orleans shooting that injured 20 people at a parade on Mother’s Day, police said.

Shawn Scott, 24, is the brother of 19-year-old Akein Scott, who was arrested in the shooting, police Chief Ronal Serpas said.

Both face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder, and Serpas said investigators believe the Scotts worked together in the shooting.

The mass shooting showed how far the city has to go to shake a persistent culture of violence that belies New Orleans’ festive image.

Police suspect the brothers were involved in a neighbourhood gang and “engaged in a criminal lifestyle by choice,” Serpas said.

Akein Scott appeared before a magistrate judge yesterday. His bond was set at $10 million.

At a news conference at the shooting site near the French Quarter, Mayor Mitch Landrieu accused the suspects of “callously shooting into crowds of hundreds of citizens.”

“The culture of violence is unnatural and unacceptable,” Landrieu said, calling the shooting site “holy ground”.

Besides the Scotts, Serpas said police arrested four people who are accused of helping Akein Scott elude capture.

Serpas said their charges are being accessories after the fact to attempted second-degree murder and obstruction of justice.

Shawn Scott They range in age from 19 to 32, he said.

At yesterday’s court appearance, Akein Scott, shackled and wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, stood silently as his courtappointed attorney handled the proceedings.

Prosecutors said a witness picked out a photo of Akein Scott, 19, from a lineup. An arrest affidavit said the unidentified witness told investigators that Akein Scott was the person seen in a surveillance video that police released to the public as they searched for him for three days. The witness also said Akein Scott was carrying a silver and black semi-automatic handgun at the shooting scene, according to the affidavit.

Magistrate Judge Gerard Hansen set Akein Scott’s bond at $10 million — $500,000 on each of the 20 counts in the Mother’s

Day shooting case. Authorities earlier said 19 were wounded, but prosecutors told Hansen the number had increased.

Akein Scott was arrested in the Little Woods section of New Orleans. He already faced gun and drug possession charges and was out on bond at the time of Sunday’s shooting.

At a later appearance yesterday morning, a state District Court judge ordered Scott held without bond pending additional hearings in that case. Akein Scott faces a felony charge of illegally carrying a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

In the neighborhood where the gunfire shattered the festive parade known as a second line, residents awoke Thursday to the news that the manhunt for Akein Scott apparently had ended. Police had been searching for Akein Scott since identifying him as a suspect from the surveillance video.

Police have not established a motive. Officials initially said three people were spotted running away from the shooting scene, but Akein Scott had been the only suspect identified publicly until his brother’s arrest was announced yesterday.

Investigators launched an intense search for Akein Scott, with police Superintendent Ronal Serpas urging him to surrender at a news conference on Monday and warning the teen that “we know more about you than you think we know.” -AP

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Killing rampage retold Sitting on a dirty straw mat on the parched ground of southern Afghanistan, Masooma sank deeper inside a giant black shawl.

Hidden from view, her words burst forth as she told her side of what happened to her family some time before dawn on March 11, 2012.

According to Masooma, an American soldier wearing a helmet equipped with a flashlight burst into her two-room mud home while everyone slept. He killed her husband, Dawood, punched her 7-year-old son and shoved a pistol into the mouth of his baby brother.

“We were asleep. He came in and he was shouting, saying something about Taliban, Taliban, and then he pulled my husband up. I screamed and screamed and said, ‘We are not Taliban, we are not government.

We are no one. Please don’t hurt us’,” she said.

The soldier wasn’t listening. He pointed his pistol at Masooma to quiet her and pushed her husband into the living room. photo AP “My husband just looked back Shahara, 3, sits tucked inside the shawl of her mother, Masooma as she at me and said, ‘I will be back’.” recalls the night she says a US soldier killed her husband and attacked Seconds later she heard gunshots, she recalled, her voice her children in a southern Afghanistan village.

• Life sentence An Army sergeant was sentenced yesterday to life in prison without parole for the 2009 killings of five fellow service members at a combat stress clinic in Iraq.

A military judge, Army Col. David Conn, found Sgt. John Russell guilty of premeditated murder and imposed the sentence. The only other possible penalty for Russell would have been life in prison with the possibility of rel ease.

-AP

• Eruption continues A remote Alaska volcano continues to erupt, spewing lava and ash clouds. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said a continuous cloud of ash, steam and gas from Pavlof Volcano has been seen 20,000 feet above sea level.

The cloud was moving to the southeast yesterday.

-AP

• The Office ends Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. lives on, but The Office has closed shop. The NBC workplace comedy, set at the fictional company’s Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch, aired its finale yesterday to end an eight-year run. As expected, office manager Dwight wed tempestuous co-worker Angela, with whom he previously shared a secret affair.

He had abruptly proposed to her on last week’s episode.

And as a welcome surprise, former manager Michael Scott was back to serve as Dwight’s best man.

• Dick Trickle dies Dick Trickle, whose largerthan-life personality made him a cult figure among legions of stock-car racing fans, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. He was 71.

There is a lasting image of Trickle in the Winston 500 lighting up a cigarette while driving his car with his knees during a caution lap.

-AP

cracking as she was momentarily unable to speak. Her husband was dead.

Masooma, who like many Afghans uses only one name, defied tribal traditions that prohibit women from speaking to strangers to talk to The Associated Press while — half a world away — the military prepares to court-martial a US serviceman in the killing of her husband and 15 other Afghan civilians, mainly women and children.

The AP also interviewed other villagers about the case, all of whom are identified by the US Army as witnesses or relatives of witnesses. They included a sister and brother who were wounded and two men who were away during the killings and returned to find wives and children slain. The sister and brother told AP how they tried to run away and hide from a soldier with a gun, only to be shot — and see their neighbours and grandmother killed.

US Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales of Lake Tapps, Washington, is accused of the killings.

Prosecutors say Bales slipped away from his remote outpost to attack two nearby villages,

Dying man’s blinks lead to US murder verdict A US man was found guilty of murder after his paralysed victim identified him by blinking during a police interview.

The defence had tried to block a police video of the interview, saying David Chandler’s blinking was inconsistent and unreliable.

A jury convicted Ricardo Woods, 35, of murder and felonious assault.

Police interviewed the 35-year-old Chandler after he was shot in the head and neck in October 2010.

He was paralyzed and hooked up to a ventilator and was only able to communicate with his eyes. He died about two weeks later.

Woods faces up to life in prison.

Prosecutors say showed Chandler blinked three times for “yes” to identify a photo of Woods as

Ricardo Woods his shooter. The defence had argued that showing Chandler only one photo — that of Woods — instead of presenting a lineup of photos was “suggestive.”

Defence attorney Kory Jackson said yesterday there would be an appeal.

Jackson had argued that Chandler’s condition and drugs used to treat him

could have affected his ability to understand and respond during the police interview.

Jocelyn Chess, an assistant county prosecutor, said justice was served.

After watching the video, Judge Beth Myers said she found the identification reliable. She noted that Chandler’s identification was made by pronounced, exaggerated movement of the eyes and not by involuntary movements.

Legal experts say such cases — where prosecutors attempt to show a defendant was identified by a gesture — are not unheard of but are unusual. Dying identifications relying on gestures rather than words are often not used in trials because of concern over reliability or differing interpretations.

-AP

Aussie politician sorry he ‘liked’ exposed teen pic An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he “liked” a Facebook photo without realising that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.

Wester n Australia Minister for Education Peter Collier said he clicked the “like” button under what he thought was an innocent photo of the then-16-yearold in late 2011. Collier apologised yesterday and said he had no idea that the teen, who was otherwise fully clothed and pos-

ing alongside an older man, was playing a prank commonly known as “sneaky nuts”.

“At first glance it appeared to be a harmless picture,” Collier said in a statement.

“It was a silly mistake on my part. I only became aware of the actual content of the photo when shown by a journalist. This obviously highlights the pitfalls of social media. I apologise if I caused any offence.”

The stunt was popularized by Australian comedian Chris Lilley’s TV show Angry Boys, in which a

character revels in ruining group photos by secretly exposing himself. The prank has been a headache for some educators: Last year, administrators at a Catholic school in Canada scrambled to place stickers over a photo printed in all 1300 class yearbooks of a student subtly exposing his genitals.

The Australia incident did not attract attention until late last month, when the teen bragged on Twitter about fooling Collier, whom he was friends with on Facebook.

-AP

returning in the middle of the rampage and then for a final time soaked in blood. During a hearing last fall, other soldiers testified that Bales spent the evening before the massacre watching a movie about revenge killings, sharing contraband whiskey from a plastic bottle and discussing an attack that cost one of their comrades his leg.

Bales has not entered a plea, but his lawyers have not disputed his involvement in the killings.

They have said his mental health may be part of his defence; he was on his fourth combat deployment and had suffered from posttraumatic stress disorder as well as a concussive head injury while serving in Iraq. The Army is seeking the death penalty.

The killings took place in Kandahar’s Panjwai district, deep in the ethnic Pashtun heartland that spawned the Taliban movement, an area where women are hidden inside all-enveloping burqas and rarely leave their homes.

Masooma’s account of the night has been reported variously over the past year, differing over details such as whether there was one or more than one US soldier involved.

-AP

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ne of autumn’s most pleasant chores is collecting, drying and saving the seeds from favourite garden flowers and vegetables.

It’s relaxing and fills me with anticipation about next year’s garden even as this one is winding down. I also love to share seeds with other gardeners.

You can collect most any seed, but I recommend starting with easyto-save kinds such as sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus), or hollyhock (Alcea rugosa), and those whose seed is expensive to buy commercially, such as gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii).

Hard-to-find seeds such as Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum biflorum), are good candidates, too.

Collect from as many healthy, robust plants as you can. This helps preserve genetic diversity and reduces the chance for passing on undesirable traits such as susceptibility to disease.

It’s best to harvest from heirloom or open-pollinated plants – those propagated by wind, insects and other natural means – rather than hybrids.

Nature promotes survival by random variation, so you can expect heirloom “kids” to have traits simi-

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lar to their parents; not exactly the same, but viable.

Hybridised plants come from breeders who carefully develop unique offspring with traits bred into them by artificial selection. These traits may or may not “breed true” in the hybrids’ offspring, so the selected traits often disappear.

To collect seeds, leave the flowers on the plant while the seeds mature, and then gather when fully ripened, usually about a month after the flowers fade. It will be crisp, papery or stiff. The seed should be brown or black.

Gather the fruit in the afternoon on a dry, sunny day – moisture will promote mould in storage. Drop the pods into individual bags for each species. To collect all the seeds possible, tie paper bags over the ripening pods. Cut the stem outside the bag when the fruit is ripe.

Once harvested, open the flowers and remove the seeds. Chaff – bits of dry plant parts – will mix with the seed. Winnow it out by pouring the seeds back and forth between two jars in front of a fan set on low speed. The lighter chaff will blow away as the seeds drop into the jars.

After they’re cleaned, place the seeds on newspaper or a plate or any place where they can safely sit for several days to ensure they’re dry. In

humid climates, dry the seed for about a week in a jar containing packets of moistureabsorbing silica gel.

Afterward, try smashing one with a hammer or bending it in half. If it shatters or snaps, it’s dry enough.

Place your seeds in envelopes or a small container, and label with the plant name and harvest date.

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry basement, cupboard or the vegetable crisper in the fridge.

When it’s time to plant your seeds hold some back. You never know what the weather will do. If there’s some flood, drought or other calamity, you won’t lose your favourite – AAP plant.

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xalis is a bulbous weed which grows under the ground level so a polythene covering would be useless.

It is very problematic once it is in your garden as the bulbs multiply and spread easily.

To get rid of oxalyis chemically would affect the soil very badly and it is not reccommended, especially in areas where you are growing edibles.

The only way to get rid of oxalis is to remove all of the bulbs by hand.

Divide the area up into sections then dig down 20-30cm and sieve the soil to catch all the bulbs.

Admittedly, it’s a tedious task but well worth doing.

Alternatively you can dig up the area, pen it off and put chickens in there. Once all the bulbs have been removed, replenish the soil with compost and blood and bone.

If you decide to start over your vegetable garden somewhere else on the property don’t transplant the soil as it will only take a few bulbs to start the problem again!

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6.00 Te Karere. (R, T) 6.30 Hyundai Country Calendar. (G, R, T) 7.00 Rural Delivery.

7.30 Fair Go. (R, T) 8.00 60 Minute Makeover. (G, R) 9.00 Chinese Food In Minutes.

(G, R) 9.30 Come Dine With Me Omnibus.

(PGR, R, T) 12.00 MasterChef New Zealand. (PGR, R, T) 1.00 The Voice Australia. (Final, G, R, T) 6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Hyundai Country Calendar.

(G, T) 7.30 MasterChef Masterclass. (T) 8.30 Come Dine With Me UK. (PGR, T) A daily lifestyle show that sees five very different people competing to be named the ultimate dinner party host.

9.30 Whitechapel. (AO, T) Chandler, Miles and the team unearth more about the infamous Ratcliffe Highway murders of 1811.

10.30 The ANZ Young Farmer Contest Grand Final.

11.30 FILM: The Young Victoria. (2009, PGR, T) Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany. The turbulent early years of Queen Victoria’s reign, and her legendary romance and marriage to Prince Albert.

1.40 Emmerdale. (PGR, R, T) 3.35 Neighbourhood. (G, R, T) 4.05 Infomercials.

5.30 The World To Come With David C. Pack.

6.00 Disney Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 6.20 Buzzy Bee And Friends. (G, R, T) 6.30 Pocoyo. (G, R, T) 6.35 Handy Manny. (G, T) 7.00 Small Blacks TV. 7.25 Gravity Falls. (G) 7.50 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (G, R, T) 8.15 Generator Rex. (G, T) 8.40 Batman: The Brave And The Bold. (Final, G, R, T) 9.10 Young Justice. (PGR, R, T) 9.35 Zeke And Luther. (Final, G, T) 10.00 ASB Polyfest 2013. (Final) 10.30 Neighbours Omnibus.

(G, R, T) 1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (G, R, T) 2.05 Hell’s Kitchen. (PGR, R, T) 3.00 Bunheads. (PGR) 4.00 Good Luck Charlie. (G, T) 4.30 Girl vs. Boy. (G, R, T) 5.00 Just The Job. (G) 5.30 According To Jim. (G, R, T) 6.00 Wipeout. (G, T) 7.00 Seriously Funny Kids. (Final, G, T) 7.30 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. (Final, T) 8.45 FILM: I Am Legend. (2007, AO, R, T) Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Willow Smith. A virus spreads across the planet, leaving just one man to fight for survival and find a cure to save mankind.

10.45 Arrow. (AO, R, T) 12.40 FILM: There Will Be Blood. (2007, AO, R, T) 3.40 Dating In The Dark Australia. (G, R, T) 4.40 Small Blacks TV. (R) 5.05 ASB Polyfest 2013. (R) 5.30 It Is Written.

6.00 Charles Stanley.

6.30 Rheem Outdoors With Geoff. (G, R) 7.00 Trade Zone Gone Fishin’. (G, R) 7.30 Knight Rider. (G, R) 8.30 Infomercials. (G) 9.30 The Nation.

10.25 Media3.

11.00 3rd Degree.

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7.00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (G, T) 7.30 Grand Designs. (PGR, R, T) Kevin McCloud looks at the transformation of a derelict mill cottage in Northumberland into a contemporary family home.

8.30 CSI. (AO, T) The CSIs investigate the murders of several prominent poker players.

9.30 CSI: NY. (AO, T) A home-invasion investigation becomes complicated when it turns out the victim’s so-called perfect family aren’t so perfect after all.

10.30 Outrageous Fortune. (AO, R, T) 11.30 Law & Order: Los Angeles. (AO) 12.30 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Hillsong. (G) 5.30 Charles Stanley.

6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 11.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway UK. (G, R) 12.00 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Round 9.

Highlights.

12.30 The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus.

(G, R) 2.30 MasterChef USA. (PGR, R) 3.30 Relocation: Phil Down Under. (G, R) 4.30 Donna Hay: Fast, Fresh, Simple.

(G, R) 5.00 Vacation Vacation Vacation. (G, R) 5.30 Prime News.

6.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (G) 7.30 New Tricks. (PGR) As Jack announces he’s leaving, the UCOS team dive head first into the shadowy case of a woman who was murdered over a hundred years ago.

8.35 Secret Millionaire UK. (PGR) Business tycoon Paul Ragan leaves his family and his lavish lifestyle to go undercover in the city of Derby, visiting families whose children have struggled through hardships he can barely comprehend.

9.40 Rugby. (G) Super Rugby.

Crusaders v Blues. From AMI Stadium, Christchurch.

11.40 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Panthers v Warriors. Delayed.

1.30 Crownies. (AO) 2.30 Home Shopping.

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SUNDAY 6.00 6.25 7.10 7.35 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.35 12.00

Rural Delivery. (R) 60 Minute Makeover. (G, R) Sunday. (R, T) Tagata Pasifika. (R) Praise Be. (G) Attitude. (T) Q+A. Marae Investigates.

Waka Huia. (T) Neighbourhood. (PGR, T) Fair Go. (T) Coronation Street Omnibus.

(PGR, R, T) 1.00 The Voice Australia.

(PGR, R, T) 6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Sunday. (T) 7.30 MasterChef New Zealand. (PGR, T) The top four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.

8.30 Packed To The Rafters. (PGR, T) There’s clearly something on Ted’s mind as he lies awake in bed, contemplating a pamphlet on Alzheimer’s, but before he can share his concerns he suffers a stroke that puts his future at risk.

9.30 Puberty Blues. (AO, T) Cheryl decamps to Debbie’s house for a while and proves an unwelcome guest to almost everyone except David, while Ferris’ mid-life crisis spirals out of control.

10.30 Accused. (AO) Seventeen-year-old teenager Stephen Cartwright stands charged with a serious offence as his anxious father Peter looks on.

11.45 Q+A. (R) 12.55 Call 911. (PGR, R) 1.25 Emmerdale.

(PGR, R, T) 3.25 Infomercials. 5.30 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

MONDAY 6.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.55 4.25 5.25

Breakfast.

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Ellen. (R) Coach Trip. (PGR, T) House Guest. (G, R) ONE News. (T) Emmerdale. (PGR, T) Come Dine With Me. (G) Cookery School. (G, R, T) Dickinson’s Real Deal. (G) Te Karere. (T) Ellen. (G) Millionaire Hot Seat. (G, T)

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6.00 Disney Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 6.25 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (G, R, T) 6.45 The Magic Roundabout. (G, R, T) 7.00 What Now? (R) 10.00 Shortland Street Omnibus. (PGR, R, T) 12.30 FILM: Batman And Robin. (1997, PGR, R, T) 3.00 The Carrie Diaries. (PGR, T) 4.00 Ellen. (G) 4.30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. (G, R, T) 5.00 Pretty Little Liars. (G, T) 6.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, T) 6.30 The War At Home. (G, R, T) 7.00 Renters. (PGR, T) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGR, R, T) 8.00 Mike & Molly. (PGR, T) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGR) When Leonard and the guys buy a time-machine prop from a classic 1960 movie, its arrival creates problems for Penny, and she tells the boys that their obsession with comics and toys is pathetic.

9.00 FILM: Red Riding Hood. (2011, AO, T) Set in a medieval village that is haunted by a werewolf, a young girl falls for an orphaned woodcutter, much to her family’s displeasure.

11.00 FILM: House Of Wax. (2005, AO, R, T) 1.10 Happy Town. (AO, R, T) 2.00 Distraction USA. (R, T) 2.50 Infomercials. 3.20 Lost Tapes. (AO, R, T) 4.15 It Is Written. (R) 4.40 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR, R) 5.30 Infomercials.

MONDAY

6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Buzzy Bee And Friends. (G, R, T) 6.35 Tiki Tour. (G, R, T) 7.00 Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack.

(G, R, T) 7.25 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. (G, R, T) 7.50 Beyblades Metal Masters. (G, T) 8.20 Dinosaur Train. (Final, G, R, T) 8.30 Mike The Knight. (G, R, T) 8.40 Fireman Sam. (G, R, T) 8.50 Bird Bath.

(Final, G, R, T) 9.00 Infomercials. 10.30 Neighbours. (G, R, T) 11.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, R, T) 11.30 Spin City. (PGR, R, T) 12.00 Desperate Housewives. (AO, R, T) 1.00 Jeremy Kyle. (AO) 2.00 Anderson Live.

3.00 Mr Men. (G, R, T) 3.05 Disney Jungle Junction.

(G, R, T) 3.30 Kung Fu Panda. (G, T) 4.00 Austin & Ally. (G, T) 4.30 The Erin Simpson Show. (G) 5.00 Horace In Slow Motion. (G, R) 5.01 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.30 8 Simple Rules. (G, R, T)

SUNDAY 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00

Life TV. (G) Brian Houston @ Hillsong. (G) Charles Stanley. (G) The Nation.

Three60.

Think Tank. (G) Home And Away Omnibus.

(G, T) 11.55 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 1.00 Weird Or What? (PGR, R) 2.00 Dog Patrol. (PGR, R, T) 2.30 Emergency Heroes. (PGR, R, T) 3.00 Motorsport. Motul Honda Cup. Hampton Downs. Highlights.

3.25 Motorsport. Moto GP. Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas.

4.10 Motorsport. German Touring Cars. Hochenhiem. Round One. 5.00 PlaceMakers Big Angry Fish. (G, R) 5.30 The Simpsons. (G, R, T) 6.00 3 News.

7.00 The X Factor NZ. (G) The Top 12 perform in front of the judges and studio audience in their first live show where it will be up to the voting public to decide their fate.

9.05 FILM: Just Married. (2003, PGR, R, T) Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy, Christian Kane, David Moscow. A young, newlywed couple honeymooning in Europe suffer a series of small disasters.

11.10 FILM: Deception. (2007, AO, R, T) Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams. When an accountant is introduced to a mysterious sex club known as ‘The List’ by his lawyer friend, he soon becomes the prime suspect in a woman’s disappearance and a multi-million dollar heist.

1.30 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer.

5.30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV. (G)

MONDAY 6.00 8.30 10.30 11.30

3 News: Firstline.

Infomercials. (G) The Shopping Channel.

Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 12.00 3 News.

12.30 Home And Away. (G, R, T) 1.00 Dr Phil. (AO) 2.00 The Dr Oz Show. (PGR) 3.00 The Real Housewives Of New York City. (PGR) 4.00 Rachael Ray. (G) 5.00 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 5.30 Home And Away. (G, T) 12.15 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer.

5.30 City Impact Church.

SUNDAY

6.00 Religious Programming.

10.30 Sport Box. (G) 12.00 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Dragons v Eels. Highlights.

1.00 Hot Property. (G, R) 1.30 Recruits. (PGR, R) 2.00 Toyota Grassroots Rugby. (G) 3.00 Netball. (G) ANZ C’ship.

Highlights.

4.00 Rugby. (G) Super Rugby.

Highlights.

5.00 Escape To River Cottage. (G, R) 5.30 Prime News.

6.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat. (G) 6.30 Nigella Feasts. (G) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PGR) Its pallets and crates instead of lockers this week as the buyers take part in a ‘vault’ auction in L.A. and Barry flexes his bidding muscles as he heads to Venice Beach.

7.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G) Fiona Bruce and the Roadshow specialists will share with us a selection of powerful, previously unheard stories of wartime and sacrifice.

8.35 Prime Presents: Around The World In 60 Minutes. (New, G) BBC Documentary that explores what you would you see during just one orbit of the earth, and marvels at the bizarre, amazing and downright ridiculous ways humans are affecting the world.

9.35 DCI Banks. (AO) When one of their own reveals his teenage daughter is missing, the case strikes terrifyingly close to home.

10.40 True Blood. (AO, R) 11.50 Home Shopping. (G)

MONDAY

6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 6.30 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) 7.30 Home Shopping. (G) 12.00 The Doctors. (G) 1.00 The Jeff Probst Show. (G) 2.05 America’s Got Talent.

(PGR, R) 4.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000 each night.

5.30 Prime News.

KEY: T Teletext R Repeat S Stereo P Premiere F Final RATINGS: G General exhibition PG Parental guidance recommended M Suitable for mature audiences AO Adults only 16 Approved for persons 16 and over 18 Approved for persons 18 and over c Content may offend l Language may offend s Sexual content may offend v contains violence

MOVIE Red Riding Hood Sunday, TV2, 9pm (2011, AO) Riding on the wave of her Twilight success, director Catherine Hardwicke has breathed an all-too-similar breath into this retelling of the famous fable. Amanda Seyfried (below) plays the innocent Valerie who rejects her family and sets off to be with the woodcutter (Shiloh Fernandez), but when people start disappearing she must head deeper into the woods to find out why. Remakes of fairytales always tread on dangerous ground, but Red Riding Hood mostly delivers the goods.

FOUR

6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G, R) 7.30 Casper Scare School.

(G) 7.55 All Grown Up. (G, R) 8.20 Invader Zim. (G) 8.45 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: Fused. (G, R) 9.30 Hey Arnold! (G, R) 10.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Barney And Friends. (G, R) 3.30 Bryan & Bobby. (G, R) 3.40 Pukana.

(G) 4.05 Drake And Josh. (G, R) 4.35 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 5.05 Sabrina The Teenage Witch. (G) 5.30 Big Time Rush. (G, R) 6.00 Life’s Funniest Moments. (G, R) Life’s Funniest Moments features hilarious, viewer-submitted video clips from around the world.

6.30 FILM: Big Fat Liar. (2002, G, R) Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, Amanda Bynes. A schoolboy travels to Hollywood to exact revenge on a film producer who stole his idea.

8.25 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. (PGR) Kyle’s daughter graduates from sixth grade but Kim doesn’t make an appearance because she is planning her upcoming plastic surgery.

9.20 Millionaire Matchmaker. (AO) Patti plays matchmaker for a hip-hop manager from Queens with a tough exterior, while a divorced plastic surgeon has trouble finding a mate because he expects nothing less than perfection.

10.20 Excused. (AO) Excused sees singles looking for love trying to win dates before being eliminated from contention.

10.45 Poker After Dark. (PGR) 11.45 Infomercials. (G) SUNDAY 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G, R) 7.25 Casper Scare School. (G) 7.50 All Grown Up. (G, R) 8.15 Invader Zim. (G) 8.40 Go, Diego, Go! (G, R) 9.05 Wonder Pets. (G, R) 9.30 Dora The Explorer. (G, R) 9.55 Sticky TV Omnibus.

(G) 12.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Barney And Friends. (G, R) 3.30 Bryan & Bobby. (G, R) 3.40 Pukana. (G) 4.05 Drake And Josh. (G, R) 4.35 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 5.05 Mr. Young. (G, R) 5.30 The Suite Life On Deck. (G, R) 6.00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch. (G) Hilda thinks that she has found the man of her dreams and wants to marry him as soon as possible. Then, Sabrina is left to fend for herself when a newly married Hilda and a suddenly youthful Zelda take off.

7.00 Raising Hope. (PGR) The Chance family meet Sabrina’s mother, Tamara, at the funeral of Sabrina’s grandmother.

7.30 Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites.

(Final, PGR) The winner is announced before the contestants reunite to discuss their experiences in Caramoan.

9.30 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. (AO) 10.00 Wilfred. (AO) 10.25 Perfect Couples. (PGR) 10.55 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 11.50 Infomercials.

MONDAY 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu.

(G, R) 7.00 Sticky TV. (G, R) 7.30 Scaredy Squirrel.

(G, R) 7.55 George Of The Jungle. (G, R) 8.20 Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot. (G, R) 8.45 HUMF. (G) 8.50 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.00 Thomas & Friends. (G, R) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.20 Wonder Pets. (G, R) 9.45 Tickety Toc. (G) 9.55 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G) 4.30 FOUR Live. (G) 12.05 Infomercials. (G) 1805

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Television

The Box 6.00 6.50 7.15 8.10

Lie To Me. (M) The Simpsons. (PG) Fear Factor. (M) The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 10.15 Raw. (M) 1.10 24 Marathon. (M) 4.30 The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Psych. (M) A U.S. Government Spy seeks Shawn and Gus’ help in clearing her name.

8.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) As the club deals with the aftermath of their illegalarms warehouse attack, the Deputy Chief of Police poses a new threat to SAMCRO’s reign over Charming.

9.30 Mr Nice Guy. (M) Hong Kong action maestro Jackie Chan is a TV chef who comes to the rescue of a pretty girl, only to find himself knee-deep in a drug war. Starring Jackie Chan.

11.30 Underbelly. (M) 12.30 24 Marathon. (M) 3.00 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) 3.50 Underbelly. (M) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 The Simpsons.

(PG)

SUNdAy

6.00 24 Marathon. (M) 9.20 Mr Nice Guy. (M) 11.10 The Simpsons Marathon.

(PG) 1.15 Psych. (M) 2.05 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) 3.00 Raw. (M) 5.45 Main Event. (M) 6.45 Smackdown. (M) 8.30 Spartacus. War Of The damned. (18) With their forces pinned in on a ridge, Spartacus and Crixus come into conflict over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it difficult to control the actions of those closest to him. 18VLS 9.35 Falling Skies. (M) (Part 2) Mike discovers something is wrong at the sanctuary, and Hal becomes the children’s protector. Anne’s pregnant patient begins labour just as the 2nd Mass is evacuating.

10.30 Monk. (PG) 11.30 Main Event. (M) 12.30 Smackdown. (M) 2.10 Spartacus. War Of The Damned. (18) 3.05 Falling Skies. (M) 3.55 Family Business. (18) 4.30 Monk. (PG) 5.15 Psych. (M)

MONdAy

6.00 NyPd Blue. (M) 6.50 The Simpsons.

(PG) 7.15 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.40 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(PG) 8.30 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 8.55 24. (M) 9.50 Law & Order. (M) 10.40 Main Event. (M) 11.30 Smackdown. (M) 1.15 NyPd Blue. (M) 2.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(PG) 2.35 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 3.05 24. (M) 4.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Law & Order. (M)

Sky Movies 1 Movie Greats 6.05 The Smurfs. (2011, G) 7.50 Katy Perry: Part Of Me. (2012, PG) 9.25 Water For Elephants. (2011, M) 11.25 X-Men: First Class. (2011, M) 1.35 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012, PG) 3.10 Lottery Ticket. (2010, M) Shad ‘Bow Wow’ Gregory Moss, Ice Cube. One very lucky 18-year-old realises everything is about to change when he discovers he is holding the winning lottery ticket.

4.50 Ironclad. (2011, 16) Paul Giamatti, James Purefoy. In 13th-century England, a small group of Knights Templar fight to defend Rochester Castle against the tyrannical King John. HD 6.50 50/50. (2011, 16) Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen.

8.30 In Time. (2011, M) Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried. In a future where time is literally money and aging stops at 25, the only way to stay alive is to earn, borrow, steal or inherit more time.

10.20 Haywire. (2011, M) Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor.

Mallory Kane, a black ops super soldier, seeks payback after she is betrayed during a mission.

11.55 The dictator. (2012, 16) Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris.

1.20 devil’s den. (2006, 16) 2.45 The dictator. (2012, 16) 4.10 Lottery Ticket. (2010, M) 5.50 Haywire. (2011, M)

SUNdAy

7.20 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012, PG) 8.55 50/50. (2011, 16) 10.35 In Time. (2011, M) 12.25 Cars 2. (2011, PG) 2.10 Real Steel. (2011, M) 4.15 Moneyball. (2011, M) Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill. Oakland A’s general manager tries to pull together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.

6.30 Think Like A Man. (2012, M) Kevin Hart, Taraji P. 8.30 John Carter. (2012, M) Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins.

The story of war-weary John Carter, who is transported to Mars where he becomes embroiled in a conflict amongst the inhabitants of the planet.

10.45 Project X. (2012, 18) Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper.

MONdAy

7.40 Cars 2. (2011, PG) Owen Wilson, Michael Caine.

9.25 Real Steel. (2011, M) Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo.

11.30 Think Like A Man. (2012, M) Kevin Hart, Taraji P. 1.30 John Carter. (2012, M) Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins.

3.40 Puss In Boots. (2011, PG) Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek.

5.10 Priest. (2011, M) Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet.

6.00 Fifty The Tractor 6.30 Hermie 7.00 Carlos the Caterpillar 7.30 OK TV 8.00 Wisdom for Difficult Times 8.30 The Truth Out There 9.00 Xtreme Life TV 9.30 Life FM presents 11.00 Not A Fan 11.30 Wisdom for Difficult Times 12.00 The Truth Out There 12.30 Kiwis Can Fly 1.00 Beyond Adventure 1.30 Noble Exchange 2.00 Just Thinking 2.30 Born To Be Free 3.00 Nzone Now. 3.15 Basic. 3.30 Not A Fan 4.00 Roots And Reflection 4.30 Kiwis Can Fly 5.00 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking 5.30 Give Me An Answer 6.00 Just Thinking 6.30 Noble Exchange 7.00 Beyond

7.35 Biography: Christian Slater. (2010, PG) 8.25 State Of Play. (2009, M) 10.30 Mr: Brooks. (2007, 16) 12.30 Speed. (1994, M) 2.25 Life. (1999, M) 4.10 Air Force One. (1997, M) Harrison Ford, Glenn Close.

When Air Force One is hijacked by Russian terrorists, they don’t count on the President being a former Medal of Honor winner.

6.15 A Few Good Men. (1992, PG) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. Two lawyers defend two US Marines accused of murdering a fellow serviceman.

8.30 While you Were Sleeping.

(1995, PG) Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman. After saving a man’s life, a lonely young woman experiences a loving, family environment after she is mistaken for the man’s fiancee.

10.15 daylight. (1996, M) Sylvester Stallone. A diverse group of people become trapped in Manhattan’s Holland Tunnel.

12.10 Air Force One. (1997, M) Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewson, Liesel Matthews.

Russian terrorists hijack a plane carrying the US president.

2.15 A Few Good Men. (1992, PG) 4.30 Life. (1999, M)

SUNdAy

6.15 While you Were Sleeping.

(1995, PG) 7.55 daylight. (1996, M) 9.50 Air Force One. (1997, M) 11.55 A Few Good Men. (1992, PG) 2.10 The Firm. (1993, PG) 4.45 Wild Hogs. (2007, M) Tim Allen, John Travolta. A group of biker-wannabes gets more than they bargained for when they go on a motorcycling trip to put some adventure back in their lives.

6.25 déjà Vu. (2006, M) Denzel Washington. After a bomb explodes on a New Orleans ferry, a Federal agent is led on a mind-bending race through time to save hundreds of innocent people.

8.30 The First Wives Club.

(1996, PG) Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton.

Three close friends, discarded by their husbands in favour of younger ‘trophy’ wives, become a force to be reckoned with.

10.15 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, 16) Tom Hanks, Matt Damon.

MONdAy

7.15 The First Wives Club.

(1996, PG) Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton.

8.55 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, 16) Tom Hanks.

11.40 The Firm. (1993, PG) Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn.

2.15 déjà Vu. (2006, M) 4.20 The Thomas Crown Affair.

(1999, M) Pierce Brosnan.

Sky Sport 1

Sky Sport 2

6.00 ANZ Golf World.

6.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. HP Byron Nelson C’ship.

7.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. HP Byron Nelson C’ship. Round Two. Live.

10.00 Golf. European PGA Tour.

Volvo World Match Play C’ship. Day Two. Highlights.

10.30 Golf. SK Telecom Open.

Round Two. Highlights.

11.30 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Hurricanes v Chiefs.

1.30 Cricket. England v New Zealand. First Test. Day Two. 2.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Force v Sharks. Replay.

4.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

Southern Steel v WBOP Magic. Live.

6.00 Cricket. IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan.

6.30 SKy Sport TBC. 7.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Crusaders v Blues. Live.

9.35 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Waratahs v Brumbies. Live.

11.40 Rugby League. NRL. Cowboys v Roosters. Replay.

1.40 Rugby League. NRL. Panthers v Warriors.

2.30 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Crusaders v Blues.

3.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Bulls v Highlanders. Live.

5.05 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Cheetahs v Reds. Live.

6.30 Rugby League. NRL. Broncos v Titans. Replay.

8.30 Rugby. Super Rugby. Rebels v Stormers. Replay.

10.30 Premier League Preview.

11.00 Rugby League. NRL. Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers.

1.00 Rugby League. NRL. Broncos v Titans. Replay.

3.00 Rugby League. NSW Cup. Illawarra Cutters v Cronulla Sharks. Live.

5.00 Rugby League. Holden Cup. Dragons U20 v Eels U20.

Live.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Dragons v Eels. Live.

9.30 Rugby League. NRL. Panthers v Warriors. Live.

11.30 Golf. European PGA Tour.

Volvo World Match Play C’ship. Day Three. Live.

3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round One. Highlights.

3.30 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Steel v Magic. Highlights.

4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Dragons v Eels. Replay.

SUNdAy

7.30 V8 Xtra. 8.00 Motorsport. V8 Supercars. Texas 400. Race 13. Live.

9.00 Cricket. England v New Zealand.

First Test. Day Three. Highlights. 9.30 Motorsport. V8 Supercars. Texas 400.

Race 14. Live. 10.30 Rugby League.

NRL. Round One. Highlights. 11.00 Golf. SK Telecom Open. Round Three.

Highlights. 12.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Volvo World Match Play C’ship.

Day Three. 12.30 Golf. US PGA Tour.

HP Byron Nelson C’ship. Round Three.

1.00 Cricket. IPL. Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians. 2.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Melbourne Vixens v Queensland Firebirds. Live. 4.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Adelaide Thunderbirds v NSW Swifts. Live.

6.00 Super Rugby Review. 7.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Canterbury Tactix v West Coast Fever. Live. 9.00 Motorsport. V8 Supercars C’ship.

Texas 400. Race 13. 9.30 Motorsport.

V8 Supercars C’ship. Texas 400. Race 14. 10.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC. Johnson v Moraga. Replay. 12.00 40/20. 1.00 Rugby League. NRL. Panthers v Warriors. Replay. 2.53 Soccer. EPL. Chelsea v Everton. Live.

5.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. HP Byron Nelson C’ship. Round Four. Live.

MONdAy

6.30 Rugby. Super Rugby. Bulls v Highlanders. Highlights. 7.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. HP Byron Nelson C’ship.

Round Four. Live. 10.00 Golf.

European PGA Tour. Volvo World Match Play C’ship. Day Four. 11.00 Golf. SK Telecom Open. Round Four. Highlights. 12.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC. Demetrious Johnson v John Moraga Replay. 2.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. HP Byron Nelson C’ship.

Round Four. Highlights. 3.00 Golf.

European PGA Tour. Volvo World Match Play C’ship. Day Four.

Highlights. 3.30 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

Adelaide Thunderbirds v NSW Swifts.

Replay. 5.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

Canterbury Tactix v West Coast Fever.

Replay.

SHINE

Adventure 7.30 Movie: September 9.00 Not A Fan 9.30 Nzone Focus 10.00 Beyond Adventure 10.30 Beauty And The Beast 11.00 Give Me An Answer 11.30 Roots and Reflections 12.00 Nzone Focus 12.30 Just Thinking 1.00 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking 1.30 Not A Fan 2.00 Beauty And The Beast 2.30 Beyond Adventure 3.00 Movie: September 4.30 Noble Exchange 5.00 Give Me An Answer 5.30 Running With Fire SUNdAy 6.00 Living Truth 7.00 Jovis Bon-Hovis 7.30 Carlos the Caterpillar 8.00 OK TV 8.30 Connection Point 9.00 In Touch 10.00 Life Questions 10.30 Word

SUNdAy

6.00 Rugby League. NRL. Panthers v Warriors. Replay.

8.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Crusaders v Blues.

9.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Steel v Magic. Replay.

10.30 Cricket. IPL. Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians.

11.30 Cricket. IPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings.

12.30 Cricket. England v New Zealand. First Test. Day Three. Highlights.

1.00 Sunday Footy Show.

3.00 Small Blacks TV. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Sharks v Raiders. Live.

6.00 Rugby League. Holden Cup. Sharks U20 v Raiders U20.

8.00 SKy Sport What’s On. 8.30 Golf. European PGA Tour.

Volvo World Match Play C’ship. Day Three.

9.00 Golf. European PGA Tour.

Volvo World Match Play C’ship. Day Four. Live.

2.53 Soccer. EPL. West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United. Live.

5.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Crusaders v Blues.

MONdAy

7.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Round Nine Sunday. Highlights.

7.30 Cricket. England v New Zealand. First Test. Day Four.

8.00 Motorsport. V8 Supercars.

Texas 400. Race 15. Live.

9.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Round Nine Sunday. Highlights.

9.30 Motorsport. V8 Supercars.

Texas 400. Race 16. Live.

10.30 Cricket. IPL. Pune Warriors v Delhi Daredevils.

11.30 Cricket. IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders. Highlights.

12.30 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Hurricanes v Chiefs.

1.30 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Crusaders v Blues.

2.30 Cricket. England v New Zealand. First Test. Day Four.

3.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Hurricanes v Chiefs.

4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Panthers v Warriors.

5.00 Rugby League. NRL. Sharks v Raiders. Replay.

Discovery 6.00 Everything you Need To Know. (PG) 6.30 Swords. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.30 ET Fishing Escapes. (PG) 10.30 dirty Jobs down Under.

(PG) 11.30 American digger. (PG) 12.00 Property Wars. (PG) 12.30 Auction Kings. (PG) 1.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 1.30 American digger. (PG) 2.00 Property Wars. (PG) 2.30 MythBusters. (PG) 3.30 dirty Great Machines. (PG) 4.30 Jungle Gold: Behind The Scenes. (PG) 5.30 Bering Sea Gold. (PG) 6.30 dual Survival. (PG) 7.30 Gold Rush: The dirt. (PG) Fight Night. The miners square off with Gold Rush producers to talk about the highs and lows of the season and to come clean about the challenges of working together on the claims.

8.30 Gold Rush. (PG) Redemption Road. Out of Indian River paydirt, Todd comes up with a risky plan to hit his 1,000 ounce goal.

A bad fall puts Fred out the game, leaving Dustin to dig the glory hole.

9.30 Moonshiners. (M) 10.30 River Monsters. (PG) 11.30 Ultimate Warfare. (PG) 12.30 deadliest Catch. (PG) 5.30 Greensburg. (PG)

SUNdAy 6.30 7.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.30 7.30

8.30 9.30 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.30

Swords. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) ET Fishing Escapes. (PG) Bering Sea Gold. (PG) River Monsters. (PG) Ultimate Warfare. (PG) Nefertiti: Mummy Queen Mystery. (PG) Gold Rush. (PG) Finding Amelia Earhart.

(PG) Mystery Solved? What happened to Amelia Earhart when she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean more than 70years ago? One man thinks he not only knows the answer but is on the verge of finding Amelia.

Jungle Gold: Behind The Scenes. (PG) dual Survival. (PG) American digger. (PG) Property Wars. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) Outlaw Empires. (M) Auction Kings. (PG) Auction Hunters. (PG) American digger. (PG) Property Wars. (PG) Nightmare Next door. (M) disappeared. (M) Auction Kings. (PG)

MONdAy 6.00 6.30 7.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.30

Auction Hunters. (PG) dirty Jobs. (PG) deadliest Catch. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) Nightmare Next door. (M) Auction Kings. (PG) Auction Hunters. (PG) Crimes That Shook The World. (M) disappeared. (M) American digger. (PG) Property Wars. (PG) Outlaw Empires. (M) deadliest Catch. (PG) MythBusters. (PG)

For You 11.00 Songs of Praise 11.35 Quick Study 12.00 Movie: September 1.30 Through A Lens Darkly 2.30 Precious Memories 3.00 Hour of Power 4.00 In Touch 5.00 Living Truth 6.00 Running With Fire 6.30 Kiwis Can Fly 7.00 Nzone Focus 7.30 Songs of Praise 8.05 Precious Memories 8.30 David Jeremiah 9.30 Movie: September 11.00 Through A Lens Darkly 12.00 Hour of Power 1.00 Nzone Focus 1.30 Songs of Praise 2.05 Precious Memories 2.30 David Jeremiah 3.30 Kiwis Can Fly 4.00 Connection Point 4.30 Through A Lens Darkly 5.30 Quick Study

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Online Enquiries: www.mcgregorrealestate.co.nz/property-management/

MOB: 021 272 2399 or O: 307-7973 or 307-7900

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HEALTH 2000 ASHBURTON The Arcade - Ph: (03) 308 1815 WWW.HEALTH2000.CO.NZ

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Toenail Cutting Service In the comfort of your own home.

Debra Curtin - Chiropractor Mon, Wed, Thur 8-5.30pm

André Grob - Chiropractor Tues 9-5.00pm

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Karl Kibler - Chiropractor Fri 9-5.00pm 1st Floor, Smith + Church Buildng Moore St, Ashburton

PH 03 308 9516

REFLEXOLOGY COURSE “Step into Natural Therapies” Introduction to Reflexology Certificate Course June 15 & 16

New to Ashburton. Just $40!

Full soak, toenail trim, file and mini foot massage Sally is in Ashburton every second Friday.

Next dates: May 31 and June 14.

Contact: Sally Marchant - Registered Nurse 03 317 9622 or 021 157 8373

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JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Graphic Designer

Advertising Department of a daily paid newspaper We have a vacancy for a full-time Graphic Designer to play an integral role in the advertising team for the Ashburton Guardian daily newspaper, three monthly publications and Guardian online website. The successful candidate will not only produce accurate, quality work - they will also understand how to attract attention and create a buying response by our readers. The role also includes the co-ordination, design and layout of editorial and advertising for our monthly publications.

Media sales position available

The following skills are necessary: • A formal qualification in Graphic Design

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• The ability to multi-task easily and work well in a team

• Prepared to work to tight deadlines

• Always prepared to go the extra mile

We have vacancy for a professional advertising sales consultant to join our newspaper sales team.

Applications close May 27, 2013, June 2013 start If you meet the above criteria, have the energy and enthusiasm to complement our professional team, please send your resume, with examples of recent work detailing your skills and experience, to:-

This position will provide you with great opportunities to be innovative and creative in an exciting team environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with business owners/managers to develop their own individual advertising strategy and will be responsible for advising, creating and implementing their advertising in Ashburton’s leading media.

Desme Daniels, Advertising Manager PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 or email desme.d@theguardian.co.nz

proud of our people. progressive setting a new standard. partnership working hard together.

BOILER OPERATOR We have an excellent opportunity at our Fairton plant, located near Ashburton, for an experienced Boiler Operator. Reporting to the Plant Services Engineer, this position is critical in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the boiler plant.

The successful applicant will possess the following skills/qualifications: • A second Class Engine Drivers Certificate or ENCHEM 2 (Steam Strand) qualifications • Broad-based experience in Boiler operations • Effective problem solving skills • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Alternatively if you are not at ENCHEM 2 level but have most of the attributes above and have a basic understanding of boiler operation, a traineeship may be offered to the right person.

This role is responsible for the day to day running of our coal fired steam raising and hot water production plant, monitoring the boiler system and supporting our engineering team in boiler maintenance. Rotational shifts will be required.

Applications close: Friday, 24 May 2013 Apply to The Plant Manager, Silver Fern Farms Fairton, PO Box 30, Ashburton 7740.

Alternatively apply online via our website careers.silverfernfarms.co.nz

www.silverfernfarms.co.nz

Intensive Mixed Cropping Farmworker Location: Ashburton, Canterbury

Technical Field Officer - Arable Ashburton CRT Farmlands is owned by New Zealand farmers to improve their profitability, and supplies more than 54,000 shareholder businesses nationwide.

In this position covering the mid-Canterbury area you are the first point of contact with our shareholders and will be responsible for: ■ providing existing and potential shareholders with professional, helpful and accurate assistance on all CRT Farmlands products and services ■ providing technical sales, services and advice on a wide range of agricultural activities in particular agchem, grain & seed and general merchandise We require you to have: ■ arable and agchem experience ■ strong organisational skills ■ proficiency with computers ■ high level of commitment, energy and flexibility

Advertising Manager P O Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Somerset House Burnett Street, Ashburton or email desme.d@theguardian.co.nz

Corporate Support Manager Farmlands Co-operative Society Ltd Private Bag 1968 Dunedin Applications close Friday 24th May 2013

0800 278 583 www.crt.co.nz

Operations Assistant Ashburton A wholly owned subsidiary of the Verkerk Group, Ashburton Meat Processors Limited is a local market abbatoir providing primary and further processing services for a range of local and national clients.

Professional and friendly cafe Wait Staff Required

If this sounds like a position you would be interested in, please phone Alastair for further information on 03 302 1732.

We are looking for friendly, professional wait staff to start immediately.

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

We are a seven day operation for lunch and dinner service, so weekend work required.

GUARDIAN CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 307 7900

If you are an experienced sales professional with a proven history of leveraging the highest levels of client service to achieve your personal and professional goals, then you should apply in writing, with confidence, by 5pm, Friday, May 24, 2013, to:-

Visit our website www.crt.co.nz to download the position description and application form which must be completed and sent with your CV and covering letter quoting reference TFOA513 to the below address or email to vacancy@crt.co.nz

We are seeking a motivated person to work on our irrigated, intensive mixed cropping farm at Barrhill. Approximately 20kms from Rakaia, 16kms from Methven and 36km from Ashburton.

• Are you a motivated self starter who can work independently and be part of a team?

• Do you have good tractor skills, stock experience and show an attention to detail?

• Are you keen to keep learning and upskilling?

We will provide you with the training and support to offer your clients a superior professional service, to bring them the results they expect and more. The Ashburton Guardian offers an excellent remuneration package and is a great place to work.

Telephone enquiries to: Henry Ross 027 248 8068

Type: Full time, Permanent

We grow a variety of crops, including process carrots, and also fatten lambs during the winter.

Ideal candidate will be bright, energetic, with an exceptional people orientated approach and a proven track record. A high level of personal integrity, drive and motivation to succeed is expected as is a commitment to providing the best possible outcome for the client.

Barista experience and wine knowledge an advantage.

Ashford village Ashburton Call Rangi or Vicki on 03 307 0070 027 776 8863

We have an opportunity for an organised administrator with sound communication skills to join our site administration team in Ashburton.

Reporting to our General Manager, you will be responsible for the administration of a wide range of operational activities across all aspects of the business. These will range from taking livestock bookings to monitoring the costs of contracted services, and a variety of other financial and administration support tasks.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a diligent, numerate person with a high level of computer literacy to develop their administrative career in a robust, customer-focused environment.

Applications are welcomed by email and can be sent to miranda.mulder@verkerks.co.nz. For further information, contact Sheryl on 03 375 1721.

Applications close Friday 24 May 2013.

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JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Ashburton College

Machinery Operator / General Hand

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

J D & C M McKenzie Ltd operates a large and diverse stock, cropping and horticulture business with properties at Eiffelton and Lowcliffe, near Ashburton. We seek an experienced and well rounded person to fill this position focusing on all aspects of the farm operation with emphasis on arable work.

learning support Assistant Alternative education Programme (Community entry Programme)

We are looking for an additional staff member to support this programme.

30 hours/week (15 permanent, 15 fixed-term).

College term-time only.

Employment is under the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement, Associate Scale, Grade B. Initial payment step commensurate with experience.

The programme meets the needs of specific students who, for a range of reasons, are alienated from mainstream education.

The programme operates off-site, under the auspices of Ashburton College, for the benefit of Ashburton and Mt Hutt College students.

Applications close Monday 27 May 2013.

Commencement as soon as is practicable – to be negotiated. enquiries/applications to: Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator Ashburton College, P O Box 204, Ashburton 7740 Email: sheena.tyrrell@ashcoll.school.nz Phone: 308 4193, ext 812, Fax: 308 2104

Concrete Placer / Concrete Worker Experience an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given to the successful applicant.

We do a variety of concrete jobs around the Canterbury area.

Applicants should possess: * Must be a team player * Hold a current drivers licence * Be reliable * Don’t mind early starts

Contact Graham Rotch P O Box 592 Ashburton 7740 Phone 027 433 9969 Email: rotchy@xtra.co.nz

R E G I S T E R E D

M A S T E R

B U I L D E R S

Office Administrator Part time

With the growth of our business, we have a new Office Administrator role available.

This position includes work for all three divisions of McIntosh Builders Ltd: residential, commercial and precast. This is for approximately 10 hours per week, however there is a possibility of more hours.

The successful applicant must be reliable and have good work ethics.

All applicants will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Please apply in writing with a current CV to: McIntosh Builders Administration Position 47 Glassworks Road RD2 Ashburton

Or alternatively phone: Leticia Fitzgerald, Office Manager Cellphone: 027 314 0094 Home phone: 03 307 2667

To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now

SUZANNA MACILQUHAM

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

MOB TEL FAX EML ADR WEB

021 272 2399 03 307 7973 03 307 7981

suzanna.m@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, 161 Burnett Street Ashburton www.guardianonline.co.nz

Attributes we seek include: - A self motivated and positive attitude - Strongly focused on the quality of work and attention to detail - Adaptability with strong problem solving skills - Experience working as part of a larger team - A strong capability in maintenance and light engineering would be an advantage to this position Quality three bedroom accommodation will be available to the successful applicant, in an area with exceptional recreation, education and employment opportunities for family. The employers are noted for their retention of staff through providing an enjoyable working environment and supporting their team to develop.

To apply contact Rob Stevenson 03 975 8505 or rob@teamwork-si.co.nz.

Applications close 24th May 2013

Contractors Required Nichols (NZ) Limited, a major player in the casualty stock industry requires contractors to collect and skin slink lambs and calves for the 2013 season.

Hours are Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm To be successful in this role you will require excellent interpersonal skills, be accurate, honest, reliable, enthusiastic and computer literate. You would be involved in day to day booking of appointments, retail product sales, stock control, data entry and accounts.

Please send or email your CV to: admin@srvets.co.nz or Selwyn Rakaia Vet Services PO Box 52 Dunsandel 7657

Calf Rearer with GREAT Passion Wanted

Seeking a calf rearer with passion for a new conversion dairy farm in our second season. Good hourly rate, work on your own or as a team of two. Working with great staff that are always willing to lend a hand.

From 830 cows we are expecting 220 heifers and the balance of this in bobbies. We love to take extra good care of our babies and this is made easy with state of the art facilities. We have a milk pump to the calf sheds and a good 4WD vehicle for on-farm use.

Previous experience in an agricultural service industry may be an advantage.

Please apply to: Nichols (NZ) Limited PO Box 19758, Woolston, Christchurch 8241 P: (03) 384 3260 F: (03) 384 3014 Email: office@nichols.co.nz Web: www.nichols.co.nz

Office Administrator Your Office Administrator provides professional services for local businesses choosing to outsource their office administration and bookkeeping requirements. Demand for our services is huge and as a consequence we are requiring another office administrator to share our ever increasing workload.

To fit our culture you will; • Continually strive for quality, with a focus on attention to detail • Have a passion for numbers and be extremely accurate • Show initiative and flexibility with great analytical and problem solving ability • Be positive, cheerful and easily relate to our varied and interesting clients • Have the utmost integrity and respect client confidentiality Ideally your experience will include; • Completion of bank reconciliations; with skill in the accurate coding of transactions • Significant payroll experience • Accounts payable and receivable experience • Knowledge of a variety of desktop and cloud software packages Your salary package will be at the top end of the market; reflecting your exceptional skills and expertise. You will also have the opportunity to grow your skills with on-going development and training. Hours are negotiable part or full time.

To apply, email your application, references and CV to kim@yourofficeadministrator.co.nz by 27th May 2013.

Training can be provided for the right applicant. Fixed term position starting Monday, 29 July 2013.

Tradesmen Positions

Contact: Liam Kelly P: 021 347 112 E: ahipenefarming@gmail.com

With the growth of our painting and decorating business, we require additional Tradesmen.

Applications close Mon, 27 May 2013

Full-time Sales Assistant at Denim Den Must be trust worthy, reliable, outgoing and flexible with good customer service skills.

Apply by phoning

03 308 5285

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

Mark Love

excavation contractor – Rakaia

General Machine Operator Required Experience in grader, loader, excavating, screening operation an advantage.

Full time permanent position, immediate start If this sounds like you phone

Mark on 03 302 7428 or 027 433 2261

the right person for the job

Applicants should have a suitable vehicle and a willingness to provide a reliable service.

Office Person Office Person required for our Ashburton branch of Selwyn Rakaia Vet Services. We are a veterinary clinic predominately serving the dairy industry.

Wanted

Place your job ads with our experienced team Deadline 2pm prior publication day

To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now

ASHLEIGH FRASER

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

TEL MOB

03 307 7975 021 892 425

The successful applicants need to have good work ethics and be able to work in a small team environment.

To discuss this position, please phone Hamish on

027 633 1679 or on 307 7447 (A/H).

Farm Staff Permanent or casual

General farm hand required for arable and store stock farm near Methven. Sheep work and some tractor operating, fencing and maintenance work.

Must have references.

Phone 027 230 2188.

Guardian Classifieds

Phone 307 7900

Cleaning staff required.

Monday-Friday 3pm - 11pm approximately.

Possible weekends.

Must be enthusiastic, honest, reliable and have own transport.

Full training would be given to suitable applicants.

Phone 308 3987 Text 027 568 4392

GUARDIAN CLASSIFIEDS

phone 307 7900

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Classifieds To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now EMMA JAILLET-GODIN

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

MOB TEL FAX EML ADR WEB

021 662 884 03 307 7976 03 307 7981

emma.j@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, 161 Burnett Street Ashburton www.guardianonline.co.nz

DAILY DIARY SATURDAY MAY 18

9.30am - 12.30pm. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am - 12noon. ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10.00am - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm. MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 14km road race. Register from 1pm. Fords Road, near the sale yards.

SUNDAY MAY 19

NEST OR INVEST 9 Wakanui Road

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An opportunity now exists for you to secure your future. Whether its your first home or the site for your future home. Currently the property is tenanted and is returning $240 per week. Auction on site 11am, Saturday 08 June 2013. (Unless sold prior).

AUCTION

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Kim Miller 027 236 8627 kim.miller@raywhite.com rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20155

RAY WHITE MID CANTERBURY

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited. Licensed Agent (REAA 2008)

WANTED

Residential properties - all areas Motivated buyers waiting Contact Gerry Walker 021 105 5019

TO RENT

Available now for short term Very tidy and warm three bedroom house.

Kitchen, dining and lounge open plan with Kent fire. Plus large games room / flat with it’s own bedroom, lounge with a Kent fire, bathroom and toilet. Double garage. Easy care section. No dogs.

Close to creche, kindy, school and town. Hampstead area.

$380 per week

Phone 021 896 333

RAKAIA

Fabulous large 4 bedroom family home.

Perfect for large family or entertaining with 3 living areas, master ensuite.

Set on 5 acres.

Well fenced into 4 paddocks with 2 three bay sheds.

To view or for more details Ph 03 302 7874 or 021 743 341

Let us solve your people puzzle

Advertise your vacancies with the Guardian today

8.00am. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHRUCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

8.30am. KCC AND FOREST AND BIRD. Morning weeding wildings, afternoon walk to paddle creek, near Lake Camp. Queries ph 308 0038. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West.

8.30am. HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass.

Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.00am. ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Harrison Street.

9.30am. ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship for Pentecost, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

9.30am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Peter Renew, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am. METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele. Baring Sqaure East church lounge.

10.00am. HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Mass.

Sealy Street.

10.00am. ASHBURTON MODEL AREO CLUB. Model flying, everyone welcome, weather permitting. Lovetts Road, Off Maronan Road.

10.00am. ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion and Pentecost Service. Park Street.

10.00am. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Wheels week Church service with Rev David Brown. cnr Havelock and Park streets.

10.00am. ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion every Sunday. 151-153 Thomson Street.

10.30am. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. now at 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic Aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

2.00pm. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Variety concert, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

7.00pm. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. now at 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

7.00pm. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service in the Sinclair Centre with Rev David Brown. Park Street.

Wanted the right person for the job

Place your job ads with our experienced team Deadline 2pm prior publication day

MONDAY MAY 20 9.00am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - 4.00pm. ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street, Consultancy House.

9.30am. CREATIVE FIBRE ASHBURTON. Open day preparation. Allenton Rugby Club, Melrose Road.

9.30am - 10.30am. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise classes start today. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10.00am. ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF ASSOCIATION. Copland trophy. Net in grades. Please note change. Rakaia Golf Club.

10.30am - 11.30am. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Men’s exercise classes start today. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Seafield Road.

1.15pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting, all welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

2.00pm. GREY POWER. AGM and guest speaker Jim Burgess. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

6.00pm. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.30pm. CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre in the Parish centre, Cnr Burnett and Winter Streets.

7.30pm. TINWALD INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. Bowlers welcome. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm. ASHBURTON ELECTONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. Club night concert, visitors welcome. Senior centre, Cameron Street.

Having a garage sale? Call the Guardian 307 7900 for all your classified requirements.

Guardian Classifieds phone 307 7900

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Classifieds

Heat Pumps

Easypeel N.Z Mandarins $2.99kg Karaka Potato 10kg Fresh Celery Feijoas 500gm Whole Cabbage

$4.99bag .99cea $1.99bag $1.99ea

Specials available from 14-05/21-05

OPEN 7 DAYS

Winter Maintenance

$

MEETINGS & EVENTS

You are invited to join us at our

Sales Installation Service For optimum warmth, book your Heat Pump filter clean & disinfectant today!

MEETINGS & EVENTS

PLANTS & PRODUCE

TRADES & SERVICES

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The Green Grocer Fresh Fruit & Vege

+GST

(Urban)

Guardian Classifieds

P 3089008 W www.electraserve.co.nz

Phone 307 7900

Copper, Brass, Aluminium etc.

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling

BARLEY/WHEAT/STRAW, square bales, 4x3x7, 2012 harvest.

Good quality, covered, Offers - must sell.

Baleage also, only suitable for cattle or dry stock.

Ashburton ph 027-476-6871 or 303-7476.

10A McGregor Lane, Riverside Estate

CAT D8 and 40 tonne excavator for hire. Phone 027-474-5243.

BUYERS OF ALL METALS

TF-SCRAP

RURAL TRADING POST

SHEEP YARDS (steel) wanted. Can dismantle if required. Phone Steve 027 321 6060.

PERSONAL

Having a garage sale? Call the Guardian 307 7900 for all your classified requirements.

List your job vacancies with us

Simply list your situations vacant on a Saturday, Wednesday and Saturday AND we will give you the next Wednesday FREE Guardian Online has had over 500,000 views in first five months alone!

WANTED WANTED - Hitching Milson soda siphon pink ruby glass $500. Milson large ginger beer bottle $500. Hitching Milson ginger beer bottle $200. Old enamel signs. Old china and bottles. Phone 027 430 1075.

WANTED - used Ford, Belarus and Massey Ferguson tractors in any condition.

Freephone 0800-888-343.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

ONLINE.co.nz Level 3, 161 Burnett Street, Ashburton

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Notice of motion Notices of motion must be received by the Secretary, PO Box 173, Ashburton 7740, no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

SUNDAY, May 26 10.00am Racecourse Road All members urged to attend New members most welcome

TRADES & SERVICES PLUMBER / DRAINLAYER Log fire installations, bathroom and kitchen renovations, plumbing repairs, hot water cylinder replacements. Peter Young reg. Plumber and Drainlayer phone 03 307 7582 or 027 280 0889.

ROOFING - for all your roofing requirements, new roofs, reroofing, commercial, insurance claims, repairs.

Licensed building practitioner, Wiki, Vision Roofing, phone 027-4760203.

Bubb, Matt Diedricks, Jane Farrell, Mike Kelly, Jane Pearce, Stephen (Signed) Ian Rive Returning Officer

PULLETS for sale P.O.L. black Orpington, blue cochin, $34 each black cochin, partridge Wyandotte $27 each. Phone: 03 308 9615.

WEANED kid (goat) wanted for a pet. Nanny or wether.

Ph 302-6745.

LET OR LEASE ASHBURTON CLUB & M.S.A Outdoor Bowling Section Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Mid Canterbury Aero Club incorporated will be held at the Clubrooms, Ashburton Airport, at 7.30pm, May 30, 2013

Board of Trustees Election Declaration of Parent Election Results

46 YEAR old male, looking for lovely lady for friendship and companionship. Please phone or text 027 722 2113. MEADOW HAY wanted. For horse recently relocated from North Island. Phone 027 479 1730.

MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

For the purpose of: • Calling for apologies • The reading and confirmation of the minutes of the 28th AGM • Matters arising from these minutes • Receiving the Presidents annual report • Receiving the annual Financial Statements and Balance sheet • The election of Executive Members • The election of a Patron • Any special business arising out of receipt by the Secretary of any notice of motion • General Business

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation

LIVESTOCK & PETS

LIVESTOCK & PETS

Get the right person for your job, we can help!

Call Desme on 307 7974 for more information

$10 buys you a medium coffee and a choice of two items out of the Pink Ribbon Cabinet.

Proceeds going towards

Main South Road Tinwald 308-1095

HOME handyman available.

Minor repairs, painting etc.

Ph 027-677-1952.

Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

Place your situations vacant with the Guardian and you will receive a FREE posting on the situations vacant at www.guardianonline.co.nz

Café Pulse

Ashburton Hospital

PUBLIC NOTICES

$ CASH PAID $ $ $ $ FOR SCRAP $

Licensed Buyer Dealer

and reach even MORE people...

Thursday, May 23 9.30-11.15

TRADES & SERVICES

WANTED

(Off McNally Street)

PINK RIBBON MORNING TEA

HOUSE to let, Hampstead area 4BR, large rumpus/ gamesroom/fifth bedroom.

Two car garaging +OSP. Fully fenced, large section close to Hampstead school.

New log burner, heat pump, dishwasher. Suit family.

Pets negotiable. Available May 31.. $375 per week.

027 786 8375.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

BEEF Calves, straight Beef not Dairy X, Angus Hereford X, good quality calves, 120kg+, drenched, nait tagged, quiet, priced from $300 + GST each. Ph (03) 313 2804.

AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village..

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

BUYER of unwanted animals.

Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272-101-621 A/H 03-3227626.

AKAROA - Spacious holiday home with great views.

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, heatpump, flat section with boat parking.

Close to shops. Phone 302 8028.

Nominations of candidates for the executive of the Mid Canterbury Aero Club incorporated Nominations for candidates for the Executive are hereby called. Nominations close on Wednesday, May 29 and should be addressed to: The Secretary, PO Box 173 Ashburton 7740 All nominations must be signed by two persons and the nominee.

All must be financial members of MCAC.

Te Kuiti Lions are celebrating 50 years of charter in the community Expressions of interest for the celebration on 21 September 2013 are invited from past and present members of Te Kuiti Lions by 20 August 2013.

To register interest, please contact Jean Hitchen by telephone 07 878 6483 or 027 2289 132, by post at 14 Kent Street, Te Kuiti 3910 or by email jeanhitch@gmail.com

Rakaia River Fishing Promotions (Inc)

AGM We would like to invite anyone interested in this iconic event to attend.

Monday 30th May in the Rakaia Community Centre supper room at 7.30pm.

Apologies to Robyn Jackson 03 302 7257

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 18, 2013

Classifieds ENTERTAINMENT

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ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

AUCTION SALES

AVAILABLE rEntALs 2 / 21 Creek Road Two Bedrooms Fully Furnished Web ID AS508 $320 per week

Entries Are Invited For The 47th Annual Implement Sale Thursday, June 13, 2013

74 Melcombe Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS510 $330 per week

To be held at the Tinwald Saleyards, Main South Road, Tinwald.

Entries of tractors, surplus implements, machinery, motor vehicles, plus general farm equipment are now being accepted.

20C Aitken Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS512 $350 per week

Entry forms are available from PGG Wrightson, 30/46 Tancred Street, Ashburton Entries close on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

107 Bowen Street, Rakaia Three Bedrooms Web ID AS514 $320 per week

2013

PGG Wrightson Auctioneers Ashburton

Guardian Classifieds

Church Services

Phone 307 7900

Jubilee Christian Fellowship Your faith will be strengthened today!!

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511

◊ Disney On Ice 26th May, CBS Arena, Chch ◊ Tactix V Pulse Netball 3rd June CBS Arena, Chch ◊ The Glen Miller Orchestra 22nd June, CBS Arena, Chch

For bookings phone

308 7646

LET OR LEASE

10am Every Sunday All Welcome

Beckley Coachlines Programme

Yard with large sheds and offices May suit contractor or similar.

Heart to God And Hand to Man Celebration Service and Children’s Programme

10.30am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

10.00am You’re very welcome!

Cnr Cass & Cameron St 308 7610 - 308 7062

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts, Phone 308 5409 Website www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Morning Service

131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School Hall) Sunday Morning 10.30am Sunday Evening 7pm Wednesday night Bible Study, 15 Cross Street 7pm

We hope to see you this Sunday!

For more info please call Pastor Mike Grove 308 4695

Want to sell your car?

Call the Guardian on 307 7900 to see how

Speaker: Pastor David Jensen LIFE 2 da MAX (Kids Church) Creche Available Refreshments to follow.

6.00pm House of Prayer YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY WELCOME

Contact: Bruce McIlroy 027 223 1600

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / contracting work. Call and see U-Hire Ashburton, 588 East Street.

Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am5.30pm; Sat 7.30am-5pm; Sunday 8.00am-12.30pm.

Ph: 308-8061 A/H: 308-7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

GRAZING

GRAZING wanted short or long term, for heifer calves, bull calves, yearling heifers or winter dairy cows.

Contact: John 027 227 6075.

• Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

GARAGE Sale: Dobson Street. Furniture, clothing, books, and other household items. Saturday, May 18, from 8.30am.

SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today.

Phone 308-3602.

ENTERTAINMENT

Live at Hinds Tavern May 24 From 9:00 am No cover charge

MONSTER garage sale.

Saturday, May 18. Sign out CARAVANS & TRAILERS 8.30am, Alford Forest Road, behind Aoraki Polytech.

Household items, furniture, caravan. baby equipment, clothing, HOMEBUILT Lovingly painted.

Good linen and more. condition. Phone 308-5651.

FOR SALE FIREWOOD - bone dry bluegum, ready to burn, $250 per 3.6m3, split and delivered. Ph Tim Boyd 3036280.

4 Hakatere Drive Three Bedrooms Web ID AS513 $300 per week

· 40 kg bag

52A Princes Street Three Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Web ID AS515 $420 per week

$20.00 plus gst

· 1 tn in bulk bag

$250.00 plus gst

· Pick up trailer load

References required

$200.00 per tn plus gst

Alana 0274 736 825 Michelle 027 77 66 497

· Free delivery in Methven or Ashburton township

Available from Philip Wareing Ltd Line Rd Methven Phone 3028616

X-FILES Classic Rock Band GARAGE SALES

FOR SALE

landscape Coal For Sale supplies

FOR SALE

2 kilometres from town boundary, Methven Highway.

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting

FOR SALE

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ASIAN new to town. Busty 36DD. Long hair, curvy body, sexy and friendly.

Phone Jessie 022 324 8167.

FIREWOOD - dry old man ATTRACTIVE and busty. No WANTED: grazing for 700 pine. Four and six metre texting. Everyday. No W’s. ewe hoggets. Phone Martin loads. Phone Ron Harris. Phone Zoe 021-023-39-259.

027-434-7342.

0274-652-122.

FRISKY FILLIES. We would FIREWOOD dry pine. Spilt like to welcome, "Daizy" to WANTED - Grazing suitable for 12 months, been in our team of lovely ladies, for lambs. Numbers up to weather $150/cord, C.O.D. Busty, blonde, blue eyed 300. Please phone 03 308 Also slab wood $60/cord. goddess. Starts Saturday.

Phone 03 302 5868.

1350.

Phone 021 565 126.

Better in Blue

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

PROPERTY INVESTORS Distance yourself from tenant and management problems.

Have your property managed independently, professionally and cost effectively. Property management is our sole focus 24/7. Call B&N Properties Ltd now, phone 021-1604565. www.bnproperties.co.nz

2 BEDROOM rear unit, garage, heat pump, dishwasher, $260/week. No smokers or dogs, references required.

Available immediately. Phone 027 711 1793.

Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Birthday Greetings Cake Tin Hire

20 novelty shapes

$15 for 7 days

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

Ella Burrowes Happy 7th Birthday Ella Bella Love and hugs Mum, Dad, Josh, Dougie & Archie. xxxxx Ella Burrowes 7 years old today!

Happy Birthday Ella Lots of love Grandma and Grandad. xx

Happy Birthday

from

BirthdayGreetings Greetingsare are freefor for those those aged aged 12 and under only.

Free Birthday 12 underdays only.before Free birthday greetings greetings must mustfree be received received at least least two twoand working birthday be at working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear date of insertion, otherwise there noavailable guarantee thatground it will appear theday dayrequested. requested.

Photos willisbe be at ononthe Photos will available atour our groundfloor floor office for collection after notice has appeared in the office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.paper.

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 16, 2013

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 18, 2013

Weekend Services

Medical ServiceS

PHARMACIES

East Street Pharmacy, East Street, Ashburton.

Saturday open from: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Sunday open from: 10am - 12 noon.

Evenings: 6pm - 7pm Sat and Sun.

HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice.

DUTY DOCTORS

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

This service is for emergency medical care only. Please remember your community Services card.

Emergency phone until 8am Monday - 0800 700 155.

Sealy Street Medical Centre,Sealy Street, Ashburton will be the duty clinic for Saturday until 8am Sunday. Surgery times 10am-12 noon and 6pm-7pm. Surgery phone: 03 308 1212 no appointment necessary.

Dr Lues, Tinwald Medical Centre, will be the duty doctor for Sunday until 8am Monday.

She will hold surgery from 10am - 12noon and from 6pm - 7pm. No appointment necessary.

Surgery phone 308 6565.

aSHBUrTon HoSPiTal general WardS - (Medical and Surgical): DAILY, 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 6.00pm - 7.30pm Children must be accompanied by an adult. cHalmerS Ward (including Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. maTerniTy Ward DAILY, 10am - 8pm.

-Husbands and patient’s own children may visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm.

TUarangi Home (Cameron St) - DAILY, -unrestricted visiting.

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

Helpline ServiceS

ASHBURTON MUSEUM

Baring Square East, Ashburton. Ph 308 3167 Saturday-Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm Closed Statutory Holidays.

Group Bookings by arrangement

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous. org.nz for more information.

COMMUNITY POOL

WEEKEND HOURS: Hours: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm.

MENTAL HEALTH -

Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

SAFE CARE - 24 hr rape and Sexual assault crisis Support.

Ph: 03 364 8791

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

aSHBUrTon mail cenTre FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm PoST deliVery cenTreS VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP - 24 hr- Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Freephone 0800 VicTim (0800 842 846) Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Direct dials to a volunteer.

Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm ashburton office - 307 8409 week-days, Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a aSHBUrTon’S STreeT receiVerS message.

Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm Call us free on (0800 787 797).

ASHBURTON REST HOMES: INFORMATION CENTRES coldSTream HoUSe — DAILY, unrestricted Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days. aSHBUrTon - Sat 10am until 2pm.

LIFELINE Sun CLOSED. visiting.

Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 Public holidays from 10am until 2pm. cameron coUrTS — DAILY, unrestricted Phone 308-1050. visiting. oMMunity erviceS meTHVen -Saturday and Sunday 10am until PrinceS coUrT — DAILY, unrestricted 3pm.

ART GALLERY visiting.

Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org Phone 308 1133.

Baring Square East, EMERGENCY DENTIST Ashburton.

BUS DEPARTURES If you do not have or cannot contact your Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service. regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 Closed Public Holidays.

Freephone for reservations: for the name of the rostered weekend dentist 0800 802 802.

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, BUSeS - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Havelock Street.

Ph 308 7192.

Sundays and Public Holidays.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm -4:00pm

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA -

For weekend doctor and emergency details please phone Methven 302 8105. For medical attention during the weekend there are drop in clinics from 11am - 12noon and 5pm - 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT provide an accident and emergency service.

Except in cases of emergency persons requiring medical attention must consult their own or the duty general practitioner. Persons subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners

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S

aniMal ServiceS DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 hour service

MID CANTERBURY SPCA

WeeKend emergency PHone nUmBer: All enquiries - Inspector John Keeley: 308 4432 or 0274 342 646

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER

Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

aSHBUrTon VeTS - Ph 027 683 8000, 149 Cameron Street Ashburton: The duty vet for emergencies this weekend is: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend. care VeTS - Ph 03 308 2327, 246 Tancred Street, Saturday clinic: 10am - 2pm.

Emergencies: Nina Fields VeTliFe aSHBUrTon - Phone 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon. Emergencies: Lge: Mike Johnson. Sml: Susan Geddes VeT enT riVerSide - Phone 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton.

Emergencies: Lge: Kate Foxcroft. Sml: Refer to CareVets. 24-hour emergency service canTerBUry VeTS - Ph 03 307 0686, 363 West Street, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon.

Emergencies: Jade Hackney.

Bringing a new show home to Ashburton 23 y, May a d s r u s Th ing thi brook Drive n e p o ome 6 Brae Show H pm 2 3 – m 10a

To find out more about our upcoming show home or talk about our extensive range of plans made for all budgets, call GJ Gardner Homes today!

Phone 03 308 7052 | www.gjgardner.co.nz Guardian Weekend Weather

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Saturday, 18 May 2013

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RANGIORA

Wa i m a k a r i r i

LAKE COLERIDGE

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DARFIELD

Map for Saturday

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LINCOLN Rakaia

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burto

Waimate

30 to 59 60 plus

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing 9 noon 3

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morning min

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9 pm am 3

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Monday

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10:00

4:04

10:20

4:38

10:47

4:54

11:09

5:24

11:34

5:44 11:58

The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 7:44 am Set 5:14 pm Bad

Bad fishing Rise 1:06 pm

First quarter 18 May 4:36 pm ©Copyright OceanFun Publishing Ltd.

Rise 7:45 am Set 5:13 pm Bad

Bad fishing Set 12:30 am Rise 1:34 pm

Full moon 25 May 4:27 pm www.ofu.co.nz

TOMORROW

TOMORROW

Fog and low cloud, with patchy drizzle turning to rain during the day. Light southerlies developing.

moving over much of New Zealand for the next few days. The low pressure area may cross New Zealand

WEDNESDAY

on Wednesday.

Rain easing. Northeasterlies dying out.

112.3 5.82 6.69 46.4

Canterbury Readings to 4pm yesterday Temperatures °C

Bad fishing Set 1:33 am Rise 2:02 pm

Last quarter 1 Jun

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

7:00 am

max

Ashburton Airport Average

min grass 16 hour May 2013 min to date to date

16.9 11.9 14.4

Rainfall mm

3.6

68.0 297.0

N 28

32.4 169.0

N 24

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17.3 13.9

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Wind km/h

9.3 0.9

1.1

34

254

29

220

18

186

Mist and low cloud with rain becoming widespread during the day; snow lowering to 1600 metres.

Wind at 1000m: Light winds.

Wind at 2000m: N 30 km/h.

Occasional rain, with mist and low cloud, and snow down to 1300 metres. Light winds at low levels tending easterly, northwesterlies about the tops.

TUESDAY Occasional rain with mist and low cloud; snow down to 1300 metres. Northeasterlies, fresh about the tops.

WEDNESDAY Rain easing. Northeasterlies dying out later.

World Weather Forecast for today

cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 3:15 pm, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

Rise 7:46 am Set 5:12 pm Bad

Occasional rain with fog and low cloud.

Freshening northeasterlies.

A broad complex area of low pressure lies slow-

9.8 164.4 NW 19

Adelaide Amsterdam Bangkok Berlin Brisbane Cairns Cairo Calcutta Canberra Colombo Darwin Dubai Dublin Edinburgh Frankfurt

FZL: 2000m

MONDAY

TUESDAY

NZ Situation

FZL: Lowering to 2100m

North of Mt Cook, a mix of cloudy periods North of Ashburton, cloudy at times with and fine spells. In the south, periods of rain southwesterlies. In the south, periods of rain with snow lowering to 1800 metres. with southeasterlies.

Wind at 1000m: SE breezes.

Wind at 2000m: NW 25 km/h.

Occasional rain with fog and low cloud.

Winds turning easterly.

Source: Environment Canterbury 3:49

6

OVERNIGHT MIN

max

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2

0

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Midnight Tonight

NZ Today

Wind km/h less than 30

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ia

Auckland Hamilton Napier Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Christchurch Timaru Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill

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gitata

Sunday

TODAY

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Saturday

TODAY

TUESDAY: Occasional rain. Freshening northeasterlies.

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Canterbury High Country

MONDAY: Occasional rain. Easterlies developing.

AKAROA

Ra

ASHBURTON

Canterbury Plains

TODAY: Mostly cloudy. Southwesterlies.

TOMORROW: Drizzle turning to rain. Light winds.

CHRISTCHURCH

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METHVEN

Ashburton Forecast

fine showers rain showers fine fine fine fine fine rain fine fine rain rain cloudy

9 9 28 16 10 21 22 27 -1 26 25 23 8 8 10

18 13 33 23 23 29 37 38 15 30 33 36 13 11 20

Geneva Hobart Hong Kong Honolulu Islamabad Jakarta Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Madrid Melbourne Moscow Nadi New Delhi

Compiled by © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2013

showers showers showers cloudy fine rain fine thunder rain fine showers showers rain fine fine

6 7 26 23 24 25 7 26 8 15 6 10 15 22 28

16 13 31 30 41 33 21 33 16 21 15 15 26 31 44

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

cloudy thunder showers showers rain showers cloudy thunder fine fine rain cloudy fine rain fine

12 8 11 23 10 11 16 25 10 10 24 18 15 15 7

22 17 21 29 20 21 23 33 17 20 31 30 24 22 17

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 18, 2013

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Zinc. Kitset. SKU03312670

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187

1400W Bagless Vacuum HEPA filter. SKU04610065

4 Shelf Galvanised Unit 25cc Petrol Blower Vac

$

45L bag. SKU00282031

249

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78

Mighty 15 Multi Purpose Ladder

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Low sheen. White.

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56

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Rangehood

600mm. Stainless steel.

3 speeds. SKU00868404

$

219

150ml Gel SKU00280106

13

$

96

2L Outdoor Cleaner SKU00229695

$

39

91

299

Wall Mount TV Bracket

Fits most TV’s 32” - 55”.

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20m Heavy Duty Extension Lead High visability. Pink or orange. SKU04420265

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24

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39

2000W Convection Heater

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R80 Downlight 100W. White.

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Energy Saving Lamp

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Double Sided Draught Stopper

158cc Briggs & Stratton engine. SKU00170096

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BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE ASHBURTON 363 West Street, Ph 03 307 6671 TRADING HOURS Weekdays 7am-6pm Weekends & Public Holidays 8am-6pm Catalogue online at www.bunnings.co.nz

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